Bipolar Burble Newsletter | February 2022 | The Relationship Edition ❣️

Published: Thu, 02/24/22

Natasha Tracy's Bipolar Burble Newsletter

February 2022 Edition

Welcome to my Bipolar Burble Newsletter. It's where I have a chance to talk to you, my readers, and offer information that can help those with mental illness and their loved ones. Thanks for reading.

In this edition, you'll find:

Writings about relationships
A great new podcast
Bipolar Burble and Breaking Bipolar articles you may have missed
An Instagram image and quote
A Lost Marbles review
Help others by answering questions about mood-tracking apps
A February quote

Relationship Articles

Interpersonal skills are important for everyone, but maybe even more so when you're dealing with an illness — you have to be able to communicate about it with other people. These articles are about relationships in their various forms. Not all are happy, but all are important.

Surviving & Thriving with Bipolar Disorder featuring special guest Natasha Tracy Video Podcast

Survive and Thrive with Bipolar Disorder, with Special Guest Natasha Tracy Video Podcast

Recently, I sat down with Dr. Murray Zucker and Brendon Kelly and talked about all things mental illness and the problems with the system. This podcast has been called, "a shocking, enlightening and uplifting story about overcoming bipolar disorder against all odds."

I hope you'll check it out (and leave your feedback on YouTube).

Check Out This Video Podcast on My Media Page

What You May Have Missed

Here are some things you might have missed from Bipolar Burble and Breaking Bipolar:

A Doctor's Bedside Manner or Competency -- Do We Have to Choose? — I've found that doctors with the best clinical skills have terrible bedside manner. Can we actually have a doctor with both?
With Mental Illness, Pushing Yourself Is a Mistake — I am reminded over and over again how society tells us to push our limits constantly but how that is a mistake for those with serious mental illness.
Bipolar or Any Mental Illness Is Not Your Fault — It's so normal to feel like you did something to cause your mental illness. This just isn't the case.
Why Can't I Get Over Fatphobia? — I'm fat. It's not the most fun thing to admit to, but it's true. Somehow I continue to internalize this with a value judgment in spite of the fact that it's really just a fact.
I Don't Trigger People -- Taking Responsibility for Triggers — People want trigger warnings and blame authors, filmmakers, and other creators if they are triggered. I don't think this is the way to look at it.
Fear of Bipolar Symptoms Coming Back — When a bipolar symptom gets under control, it should be a cause for celebration. Instead, though, many people just find themselves scared about its eventual return.
Do People with Bipolar Have Good Sex Lives? — Curious about the sex lives of people with bipolar disorder? Me too.
Mental Illness Puts Thoughts in Your Head -- Judging Them — It's just a fact that mental illness puts thoughts in your head. The trouble really comes from when we judge them.

The Archives

Insta-Instagram

February 8, 2022

"Bipolar disorder is often an illness of chronic suffering.

"And yet, inside of us is art, music, words, and so much more. Inside us is light.

We can't access these things all the time, and sometimes it feels like they aren't there at all, but they are. They are there. Waiting."

I create (and comment on) a lot of interesting work on Instagram, in addition to Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. I'm posting interesting quotes, images, and quirky things from my life. I hope you'll join me there.

'Lost Marbles' Reviews

I'm pleased to say I now have 326 reviews/ratings between GoodReads and Amazon.com. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to write their thoughts. Lost Marbles is rated about 4.5 stars out of 5!

Here is a beautiful review by Lindalu: Fantastic Book -- Highly Recommended

"This book said all the things about this illness that I was afraid to say thinking people would think I really have an overstated opinion of myself. I am Bi-Polar 1, as well as depressive and I have Social Anxiety as well. It limits my ability to go out as well as work.

"If you have Bi-Polar, or love someone who does, this is a must read."

Buy Lost Marbles

If you've had a chance to read Lost Marbles, I would love it if you would leave a review on Amazon or Goodreads. Thanks, I appreciate it.

Questions for You

Do you use a mood tracking app? Why or why not?
What is your favorite mood tracking app and why?

Enter your answers here.

(I'll be compiling the responses and presenting them in the next newsletter.)

February's Final Words

That's it for now, folks; I'll catch up with you again in March. Until then, please keep safe and get vaccinated/boosted as soon as you can. And please, take a moment to tell someone you love them in spite of the fact that Valentine's Day is past. It can make all the difference for their day (and for yours).

Finally, here's an love quote you might enjoy:

“I have decided to stick to love; hate is too great a burden to bear.”

— Martin Luther King Jr.

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