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Bio: Zoe. 22. Australia. I'm writing to share my experiences with Bipolar Disorder with others. I believe in fighting stigma surrounding mental illness. I believe in being able to wear my heart on my sleeve; or on my blog. And I believe in myself. That's what my blog is all about. Hope you enjoy x
The not-so secret life of a manic depressant. 
December 12th, 2013 at 3:06 am
Thank you for the follow you beautiful wonderful woman
December 12th, 2013 at 3:07 am
No worries 🙂 thank you for the lovely compliment!
December 12th, 2013 at 3:08 am
My pleasure. I didn’t realise bipolar looked so good x
January 8th, 2014 at 2:22 am
Congratulations! I’ve just nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. This award is given to those who show a love of Blogging in their work, and I think you do that. It’s up to you if you want to accept this award or not, but I hope you’ll at least go to my post here: http://gardeningingreenwood.wordpress.com/2014/01/08/the-versatile-blogger-award/ and read it to see what the award is all about and make your decision. In any event, Thank You for a wonderful blog and I wish you all the best in the future.
Steve
Gardening in Greenwood
Naked Nerves
January 8th, 2014 at 2:28 am
Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoy my blog. I’d like to participate, however I’m unsure how to do rule number 1 and I don’t have 15 blogs to recommend!
January 8th, 2014 at 5:40 pm
That’s cool. Here’s a link on how to put the image to your sidebar: http://lorrainemariereguly.wordpress.com/2013/09/17/how-to-add-images-to-your-sidebar/. And you don’t have to list 15 sites if you don’t want to. Just do what you feel like. It’s Your award and you can do it as you choose. Thank you for being willing to try it! Congratulations to you!
Steve
May 4th, 2014 at 8:27 am
“I believe in fighting stigma surrounding mental illness. I believe in being able to wear my heart on my sleeve; or on my blog. And I believe in myself”
I love this! I absolutely agree. I’m sharing my experiences for similar reasons.
May 4th, 2014 at 8:30 am
Awesome! I believe the more exposure there is to mental illness, the less stigma would exist. Through seeing what others with mental illness deal with they can sort of get an understanding of what it’s like. And I think understanding is key to fighting stigma.
May 4th, 2014 at 8:34 am
Absolutely. One key area I think we can make a difference is talking to teenagers in schools about this. Education is key, of course that ties in with understanding. I am volunteering with the Canadian Mental Health Association and I’m hoping to go around schools to share my experiences with mental health. 🙂
May 4th, 2014 at 8:43 am
Definitely. It touches everyone’s life at one time or another and it’s better to know what’s going on than to just be thrown in the deep end. As a friend, relative or person who is suffering. That’s so awesome! I’d love to do something like that when I’m able.
May 30th, 2014 at 7:00 pm
I want to say a much-belated, yet still-relevant “thank you” for following “A Way With Words.” My joy in writing is made more complete when people read what I’ve written (and even more when they respond).
While I write primarily on faith and mental illness, I’m known to dabble in other subjects, stories, and even the occasional poem. If you have any requests, please let me know.
I appreciate your efforts here to fight stigma over mental illness by sharing your story. I pray you are blessed in your life and writing, as you bless others.
Gratefully,
Tony Roberts
September 11th, 2014 at 1:06 pm
Hi Zoe,
I’ve just nominated you for the Liebster award! Your 11 questions are above, if you haven’t heard of it before the guidelines are in the latest post on my blog.
Thanks!
Kate
September 11th, 2014 at 1:07 pm
Thank you for the nomination, Kate! I will get to it tomorrow. Goodnight 🙂 x
September 12th, 2014 at 1:22 am
Hi Kate, I can’t seem to go to your blog! No link is coming up 😦
October 7th, 2014 at 3:41 pm
I started my struggle with mental health earlier this year and finally feel like I have a handle on things. It’s hard but great idea for starting a blog! I’ve found amazing comfort in writing and finding others who can relate. I’ll be sure to read more 🙂 Be sure to check mine out, it may be able to help!
October 8th, 2014 at 12:13 am
I know, it’s such a great outlet and the support from others is overwhelming and so lovely. I always read yours 🙂
October 21st, 2014 at 3:36 pm
I have only been blogging about my Bipolar Journey for less than a month and am finding it very beneficial to my spirit. I think writing is a healthy outlet and fights the feeling of isolation that sometimes goes with my being Bipolar. I have learned that many share my story and am looking forward to reading more of yours. Sometimes we are funny as hell, not just sad and blue. I am not young a beautiful like you, just old as dirt. Wish I had started blogging years ago
October 22nd, 2014 at 12:25 am
It’s very helpful, isn’t it? I have been blogging it since I was 14 (prior to even being diagnosed) and it’s good to see how much you evolve as a person in time through treatment and experiences. You’re completely right – we’re not just sad and blue. You may not be as young as I am but you are beautiful, you should always remember that 🙂 xx
January 30th, 2015 at 8:54 pm
One must wear his (or her) heart on their sleeve. It’s so important, I’d say.
January 31st, 2015 at 12:48 am
I definitely agree with you there! 🙂
February 1st, 2015 at 7:05 pm
Why hide, right? Vicious warriors wouldn’t.
March 29th, 2015 at 7:01 pm
Love your blog! 🙂
March 30th, 2015 at 11:18 am
Thankyou so much 🙂 x
April 5th, 2015 at 12:54 pm
Zoe, thank you for your courage. You are giving so many people a slice of hope with your vulnerability and transparency. Thank you again, for your courage. I am really looking forward to delving deeper into your posts.
April 5th, 2015 at 11:41 pm
Thank you so much 🙂 appreciate it x
July 19th, 2015 at 9:06 pm
Hey there! I’ve nominated you for the Leibster Award! You can find the information here:
July 20th, 2015 at 1:14 am
Thank you so much darling x
September 26th, 2015 at 8:45 am
tag! https://lettersnevermeanttobedelivered.wordpress.com/2015/09/26/meet-mk-day-2/
September 28th, 2015 at 4:16 am
Much appreciated 🙂 x
March 27th, 2017 at 9:42 pm
Hello again, Zoe. It’s been some time.
I am reconnecting with some long-standing blog followers with some exciting news.
I have now transformed my blog into the website “Delight in Disorder: Faith & Mental Illness” (delightindisorder.org). As a man of faith with over 25 years of “lived experience with bipolar disorder,” my goal is to share hope with others who have troubled minds and shatter stigma through stories.
I hope you will join me there.
Take care & God bless,
Tony
July 25th, 2017 at 5:00 am
Hi dear! I found your blog when I was searching for limerence and bipolar disorder. I have a really tragic story about it. It happened when I was alone, studying abroad, and it led to hospitalization and a psychotic episode (my first and only one), which I said a lot of incoherent things to this person that lives in my heart and mind for years. I can’t get over him, and it was really bad. Still is.
So, first of all congratulations for speaking your mind in this blog. It’s a well applied energy, you are helping a lot of people and probably letting your thoughts clearer. I appreciate that. And, if you would like to have a friend from overseas to talk about bipolar disorder or whatever, I’m here. 🙂