The Bipolar Kitty

9 Good Podcasts I Listen to for My Mental Health

March 2, 2020 Nicole 4 Comments

These are the 10 podcasts I listen to on a regular basis to improve my mental health.

Multilevel Marketing is Detrimental to Mental Health

September 13, 2019 Nicole 0 Comments

I am not sure whether I hold an unpopular view of Multilevel Marketing (MLM) schemes, but here it is: I think that MLMs are predatory, and not only do they ruin those involved financially, but they are also detrimental to the mental health of both sellers and buyers. In March 2017, I received a random […]

Let Us Heal from the Trauma of September 11, 2001

September 11, 2019 Nicole 0 Comments

Do you remember where you were and what you were doing on September 11, 2001 when you heard about or watched the planes hit the World Trade Center? If you are an older millennial, or older, then you probably remember with a high amount of clarity. I was 17 years old on September 11, 2001 […]

My Traumatic Past Repeats Itself Year After Year

September 7, 2019 Nicole 0 Comments

Trigger warning: child sexual abuse I am back after my umpteenth hiatus, and I hope this time, I am here to stay. This hiatus was the longest one I had taken — more than two months! I have learned a lot after being incommunicado on my blog during July and August… I figured out that […]

What Happens When I Forget to Take My Medications

June 28, 2019 Nicole 0 Comments

I have had an interesting week — and by interesting, I mean discombobulated. Last Saturday night, the night I attended the Jeff Lynne’s ELO concert, I did something that I only do approximately two to three times a year — I forgot to take my nighttime medication. I had meant to take it at 6:00 […]

The Eager Anticipation of Traveling With My Mom

June 26, 2019 Nicole 0 Comments

One week from now, I will be taking a short vacation — the first one I have taken in almost one year. One year ago, I went camping with my wife and niece. This year, I will be driving up to the Northern California coast with my mom. I am so excited about this! I […]

What Seeing Jeff Lynne’s ELO in Concert Meant to Me

June 24, 2019 Nicole 0 Comments

On Saturday, June 22, 2019, I saw Jeff Lynne’s ELO in concert at Golden One Arena in Sacramento, California. My dad came with me, as he was also a die-hard Electric Light Orchestra fan at one point. I saw this as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity because I do not think ELO has ever played in Sacramento […]

My #MeToo Story of Until-Now-Unspeakable Horror

May 17, 2019 Nicole 8 Comments

I may be a little late to jump on the bandwagon, but here goes… #MeToo Consider this entire entry a trigger warning. I started to write a post about my eating disorder history, but I realized that it would be difficult to put it into context if I did not share my #MeToo story first, […]

When Inspiration Strikes

May 6, 2019 Nicole 0 Comments

I feel utterly burnt out right now. I feel so uninspired. I work full-time and I am still giving Lily, my wife, some care that she needs, although I made a commitment to put myself first more often. A good friend of mine also needs care, so I have been writing her letters so she […]