How I Handle Work During Bipolar Episodes
As a business owner, work doesn’t just stop because I am having a major mental health episode. There are no paid days off, no sick leave, no FMLA ....
Latest Blog Posts from Emily Mendez
I Couldn't Stop Talking, Even When I Tried: Living Through Bipolar Pressured Speech
I used to know pressured speech from the outside. When I worked as a therapist, it was something I knew to listen for when a client talked. I would listen for the telltale signs ....
I Wasn't Always Honest With My Psychiatrist. Here’s Why
During my bipolar treatment, I wasn’t always honest with my psychiatrist. I knew I should tell him the truth. However, in my mind, I couldn’t do that ....
I Switched Psychiatrists Four Times Before I Found the Right One
Finding the right psychiatrist isn’t always easy. In my case, it definitely wasn’t. I changed psychiatric providers four times. And that’s OK ....
Bipolar Disorder: The Small Signs I Was Coming Out of a Depressive Episode
"Light at the end of the tunnel" is a good way to describe the feeling of coming out of a major bipolar episode ....
Why I Talk Publicly About My Bipolar Diagnosis, Even When It's Uncomfortable
Most people know me because I openly share my experience living with bipolar disorder. Many don't realize I also spent years working as a therapist ....