This blog is about my journey with bipolar disorder and my desire to rise above it. Also to debunk the myths, superstitions and fallacies surrounding mental disorders.
about.me Libby Baker Sweiger
Libby Baker Sweiger
Meet each day with a smile!
I am a mom, wife, lover of God, social media coach with a company called LBS Consult. I'm a blogger and mental health advocate with a daily paper on Twitter called Living Above The Madness. I have a company by the same name.
I blog for mental health, business and fun. I have lots of blogs. And a lot to be grateful for.
"...the smile is the beginning of love." Mother Teresa
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Category Archives: Mania
Bipolar Found
When bipolar hit me I was estranged from my husband, struggling to take care of a sick child, long without sleep and running from myself. My father was the only one running after me. Trying desperately to help. Seeing my … Continue reading
Posted in faith, God, gratitude, Hope, hospital, love, Mania, Mental Illness, Miracle, Uncategorized
Tagged mania, sleeplessness
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Above the Circling Drain
“…You are in charge of how you react to the people and events in your life. You can either give negativity power over your life or you can choose happiness instead. Take control and choose to focus on what is … Continue reading
Posted in bipolar, depression, faith, God, Mania, Mental Disorder, Mental Health, Mental Illness
Tagged bipolar, health, illness, negativity, positivity
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Fragile
“There are so many fragile things, after all. People break so easily, and so do dreams and hearts.” ― Neil Gaiman, Fragile Things There are so many fragile things everywhere. I have many in my house, some that have already … Continue reading
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Manic Spring
I saw the series of pictures from tonight’s dinner and I thought I looked happy. But, very tired. I haven’t been sleeping. I might as well admit it to the world. The remission has ended. I am manic. Is it … Continue reading
Posted in bipolar, faith, God, Hope, Mania, Mental Disorder, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Sleep
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Do You Deserve Me?
“I’m selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can’t handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don’t deserve me at my … Continue reading
Posted in bipolar, depression, faith, friendship, God, gratitude, Hope, husband, love, Mania, Mental Disorder, Mental Illness, Sleep
Tagged bipolar, depression, doctors, God, health, hope, husband, love, mental-health, sleeplessness
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A Cry For Help
Psalm 142 Good News Translation A Prayer for Help 5 Lord, I cry to you for help; you, Lord, are my protector; you are all I want in this life. 6 Listen to my cry for help, for I am sunk in despair. … Continue reading
Posted in depression, God, gratitude, hospital, Mania, Mental Health, Miracle
Tagged asthma, depression, health, mania, mental-health, steroids
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Think Before You Speak ~ Even To Yourself
“Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another.” Napoleon Hill This quote is true, as are most Napoleon Hill quotes ~ in my opinion! … Continue reading
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Happy Or Sad Or Mad
“I have the choice of being constantly active and happy or introspectively passive and sad. Or I can go mad by ricocheting in between.” ― Sylvia Plath Poor Sylvia, she sounds bipolar. In fact, she killed herself at the age … Continue reading
Posted in faith, God, Hope, hospital, Mania, Mental Disorder, Mental Health, Mental Illness
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