Dating With Mental Illness Third-wheeling It

Another amazing blog from our anon Bipolar blogger _________________________________________ Unfortunately with me at the moment, although I’m in a better place, my mental illness is the 3rd wheel, three’s a crowd has never been truer. I met this guy that for once I’m interested in and he’s interested in me. The first date although nerve […]

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It has been a while!

It’s been a while since I have personally written a blog for Discombob. This is for many a reason, one other people give us blogs and realistically they are better than mine. Also I  have just not been able to write for some reason. I am currently stood up writing this on the window sill […]

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A mentally challenging sport, with a mental health disorder

When this appeared in our inbox from someone I immediately asked if we could post it…they said yes by the way!  _______________________________ Ask anyone that competes competitively and they will agree that alongside physical strength being challenged, a perhaps equal part of mental strength is also being put to the test. The highs and lows […]

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Meet Becky

Becky is one of the amazing people that I know! I am super chuffed we have a blog from her for you. ____________________ The first time I remember struggling with my mental health was when my parents divorced. I was seven years old, and couldn’t understand why I felt sad all the time. Throughout my […]

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Lean on me?

Another amazing blog from our Anon Bipolar blogger! ____________________ You know when people say it’s ok to lean on others for support? Well this last week I truly did, friends and family members got me through the days. The friends that said they’d be there no matter what, were. I can’t believe that still 4 […]

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A note for 2017 New year, new me?

We are lucky enough to start the year with another blog from our favourite anon blogger! ________________________    A note for 2017 New year, new me? Well I think I’m going to be the same me but hopefully a little more stable, which will make for a great year! It’s been around 4 months since […]

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2016…

2016… For many, this year has SUCKED! I mean, we lost some of the legends – Bowie, Prince, Victoria Wood, Alan Rickman, Mohamed Ali, Gene Wilder, Robert Vaughn and not to mention those who we have loved and personally lost.  I have been reflecting, like many on this year. What has it been for Discombob? […]

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A Bipolar Christmas

Following last weeks blog from our anon writer we were sent this beautiful blog about Christmas from them. If writing about how you are feeling helps you please feel free to send them to us we WANT to give you a voice. _________________________ They say it’s the most wonderful time of the year…. well, I know […]

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A true tale

This week we have a blog from an anonymous supporter who wanted to share their story with you. They are amazing, strong and brave for sharing their truth. __________________________ Bipolar disorder? That’s what Stacey Slater has in Eastenders right? That’s not what I have. Or at least that’s what I thought. I was recently diagnosed […]

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