Category Archives: Recovery Videos
In this video, I briefly talk about impulsive behavior and mental illness, specifically, what is considered ‘normal’ impulsive behavior and behavior that is tied, negatively, to mental illness.
Sleep is essential when treating a mental illness–it is as important as the medication you take and the work you do to find or maintain stability. Everyone struggles with sleep issues at some point, but it’s important to keep track … Continue reading
In this video, I discuss the importance of using positive words when describing and recovering from chronic mental illness.
I briefly discuss my experience with addiction and alcoholism and how it negatively affected recovering from mental illness.
When I was first diagnosed with bipolar disorder I felt numb. It was like a slap to my face; being throw into ice cold water. It was a relief but I was confused. Above all, I wondered who the hell … Continue reading
Picture this: You are sitting in your psychiatrists office. The office is large. She has a large desk that is sitting in the corner near the window. The blinds are always closed. The halogen lights seem much too bright–they hurt … Continue reading
In my last blog post, I talked about the impact of stress of mental Illness. This video describes my experience with stress and the process taken to accept help.
The traditional methods of recovering from depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety or any mental health condition – like medications and therapy – are important, but there are other things you can do to help yourself. This video explores a couple things … Continue reading
Last week, I wrote a blog titled Medicating Mental Illness for a Lifetime, and it is a topic I could write books on if I felt inclined. Having taken medication for bipolar disorder for over ten years now, I constantly … Continue reading
My name is Natalie Jeanne Champagne and welcome to my blog, Recovering from Mental Illness. I am twenty-six years old and am a freelance writer among other things. (People are, of course, much more than their chosen profession!) I have … Continue reading
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