About Me
My name is Carin, and I live with bipolar disorder—what some call mania and depression. I don’t see it as a flaw. I see it as a force I’ve had to learn how to dance with. A rhythm that shaped me in both painful and powerful ways.
I was diagnosed at 26. For a while, I believed I was schizophrenic. It took time, reflection, and courage to understand the truth of my experience. This blog was born from a moment in the dog park—surrounded by people, feeling invisible. I had no one to talk to, no space where I could be honest about how I was really living. So I decided to build one.
Right now, I’m in the process of transitioning off medication—not to rebel, not to escape, but to learn how to live in balance with my own mind. There aren’t many places that talk about this openly. This is not a medical space. It’s not a charity. It’s a mirror for people like me—people navigating emotional extremes with strength, sensitivity, and self-awareness.
Why This Blog Exists
- Because I believe bipolar disorder doesn’t define me—it refines me.
- Because I’m tired of spaces that treat us like problems instead of people.
- Because I’m learning how to live a full, creative, balanced life—and I want to show that the process itself is valid.
- And because you might be carrying this in silence, just like I was.
This blog is my story in motion. But it’s also an invitation. A place where your story can breathe too.
Get In Touch
I’m open to hearing from:
- People living with bipolar disorder (on or off medication)
- Friends, loved ones, and supporters who want to understand more
- Mental health advocates, artists, researchers, or media
- Anyone who resonates with this journey
If you want to write, reflect, or just be heard—this space is yours too.
- No medical advice requests
- No promotion of drug use (including marijuana)
- No offensive or disrespectful messages
If you’re here, you’ve already taken a powerful step.
And if you’re reaching out, you’re not alone anymore.
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The Bipolar Path 