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Originally posted on Mental Health Stories : “I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 19. I suffer from borderline personality disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, PTSD, panic disorder, Agoraphobia and I’m currently in recovery from self-injury. Every day is different for me. I can experience several days where I feel fine and then suddenly the… Continue reading

I was 19 years old when I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.  From that point forward, life was a struggle.  My moods were up, down, and back up again.  I never knew what to expect.  In my late 2… Source: Guest Post: How a Suicide Attempt Saved My Life by Rebecca Lombardo Continue reading

It’s not uncommon for most of us to experience days when we may not be able to concentrate fully on the task at hand for a variety of reasons.  There are days when it’s difficult to simply determine what you might want to eat, let alone come to any important conclusions.  People with bipolar disorder… Continue reading

I understand that this post may not be the popular, especially with men. None of us really enjoy talking about our menstrual cycles. I’m certain men dislike it more than women. However, I really think that it’s worth exploring the relationship between bipolar symptoms and that time of the month. In my research, I’ve found… Continue reading

Sometimes I feel like I’m perpetually trying to catch up with my life. As if all of the good days need to be spent trying to make up for all of the bad days. I don’t think it’s even possible. I’ve let my depression steal many things from me.  I’ve missed parties, funerals, weddings…and life.… Continue reading

As long as I can remember, I’ve been dealing with social anxiety.  When it first started, I didn’t realize that what I was feeling fell into any particular category.  I’m glad to know now, but I’m wondering if it’s somehow made me even more susceptible. I’ve always had poor self-esteem.  It comes from being overweight… Continue reading

Originally posted on aurorawatcherak: Today’s interview is with author Rebecca Lombardo. Welcome to the blog, Bekka. Tell us something about yourself. (Where are you from, what do you do to pay the bills, significant relationships, as little or as much as you want). I am from Michigan, I’ve lived here my whole life.  I’m very… Continue reading

Originally posted on Motown Writers Network . . . Michigan Literary Network: Rebecca Lombardo Where are you from? I live in Farmington Hills. I was born and raised here. Tell us your latest news? I’ve been invited to participate in a local author’s night on April 12th at Schuler Books in Okemos, Michigan. It starts… Continue reading

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