Category: Emotions
E13 – Understanding Psychosis, Religious Delusions and How I am Healing
Living with long-term psychosis can be an intense and isolating experience, especially when symptoms like religious delusions and paranoia take center stage. For individuals who experience these symptoms, reality may feel blurred and overwhelming, with thoughts and perceptions that seem profoundly real, yet difficult to share with others. Religious delusions—beliefs that one has a divine… Read more
E12 – Open Doors
Hello! Welcome to my blog. I wanted to share with you my story. My name is Nova October and I am a single mother living with: ADHD, Depression/Anxiety and Schizoaffective Bipolar Disorder, Type 1. I am 38 years old and I have been living with and treated for mental illness since I was 8 years… Read more
E9 – Understanding the Spectrum: Bipolar Disorder, Mania, and Schizoaffective Disorder
Hello, amazing readers! 🌟 Today, we’re diving into an important topic in mental health: bipolar disorder, particularly mania, and how it compares to schizoaffective disorder. Both can be complex and often misunderstood, but by breaking them down, we can foster greater awareness and compassion. So, let’s get started! What is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder is… Read more
E8 – Exploring the Mind: Understanding Psychosis and Mania
Hello, wonderful readers! 🌼 Today, we’re taking an exciting journey into the realms of psychosis and mania. These terms often come with a cloud of misunderstanding, but we’re here to shed some light on what they really mean, how they manifest, and why understanding them is so important. So, let’s dive in! What is Psychosis?… Read more
E7 – Understanding the Mind: Anxiety, Paranoia, and Delusional Thinking
Hey there, lovely readers! 🌟 Today, we’re diving into a topic that affects many of us at some point in our lives: the differences between anxiety, paranoia, and delusional thinking. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they each represent distinct experiences. So, let’s break it down in an upbeat and approachable way! What is… Read more
E5 – Understanding Schizoaffective Bipolar Disorder: Diagnosis and Treatment
Schizoaffective bipolar disorder is a complex mental health condition that combines elements of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Characterized by mood disturbances and psychotic symptoms, it poses unique challenges for those affected. In this blog, we will explore the diagnosis of schizoaffective bipolar disorder, its symptoms, and the available treatment options. What is Schizoaffective Bipolar Disorder?… Read more
Entry 2 – 5 Simple Ways to be More Empathetic in Mental Health Support
Empathy is one of the most powerful tools we have to help others, especially in mental health support. As a peer support specialist and someone who lives with schizoaffective bipolar disorder, I’ve learned that genuine empathy can help the depth of understanding. It’s not about having the perfect words or fixing someone’s problems—it’s about being… Read more