Kitt O’Malley

Tag: introvert

Walking the Line

Jul 16, 2017

in Bipolar Disorder, Hypomania, Mental Health, Mood Cycling, Overstimulation, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Self care, Triggers to Mood Cycling

Living with bipolar is like walking on a tightrope, trying to maintain my balance, fearful of each step I take. As a young adult, I didn’t understand what triggered my highs and lows. I saw depression as a problem, but I didn’t fully understand the role of workaholism, overachievement, and perfectionism, even as I crashed…
Maybe I'm Just a Loner

Sep 20, 2015

in Acceptance, Social Stimulation, Triggers to Mood Cycling

What’s so bad about being a loner? Why is “social isolation” always referred to negatively? Can’t individuals have different needs? Some of us cannot tolerate social stimulation. Some of us do better alone, with a small family, with a close partner. Some of us do not do well in groups.