Thriving with bipolar 20 yrs: Beat anxiety-pain loops via sleep rigor, tiny habits & targeted help. Alhamdulillah—rewards come when simple rules turn sacred.
Tag: Nutrition
How to Navigate Over-Identifying with Ones Diagnosis
Overidentifying with diagnoses shrinks lives. I traded ‘patient’ for ‘cyclist, coder, cook’ by balancing acceptance & agency. Not cured—unbounded.
Rediscovering Mindfulness and Building Better Habits
Early Attempts at Mindfulness More than five years ago, I tried meditation using the Headspace App, but it didn’t work out as I’d hoped. Despite practicing daily for 45 days, I struggled to make meditation a lasting habit. The tangible outcomes were minimal, and I eventually stopped. However, that experience introduced me to some basic […]