Amy Dodd Pilkington

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  • A Sense of Dread: Bipolar Disorder

    A Sense of Dread: Bipolar Disorder

    I have an overwhelming sense of dread. My mind is convinced I am standing on the edge of a precipice, and life keeps giving me reasons why this is justified. I’ve told a select few people (and now the world, I guess) that I feel like I am on borrowed time and won’t be here…

  • Changing Moods in Bipolar Disorder: Sorting out Feelings

    Changing Moods in Bipolar Disorder: Sorting out Feelings

    I’m finding it hard to sit down and write out how I feel. I’m finding it hard to keep my head high when dealing with judgment. I’m finding it hard to deal with hateful attitudes and rude commentary. I’m just finding it hard to deal with recent changing moods in bipolar disorder.

  • Disconnected: Noticing Undiagnosed Bipolar Disorder in Others

    Disconnected: Noticing Undiagnosed Bipolar Disorder in Others

    I see it often. Perhaps it’s that I have experienced the symptoms of bipolar disorder so many times over the years that it sticks out to me. Regardless of why I recognize it, I am noticing undiagnosed bipolar disorder in others and watching several people currently in manic episodes headed straight to disaster.

  • Depression, Anger, and Mania: My Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms

    Depression, Anger, and Mania: My Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms

    I know the darkest depths of depression. I’ve been to hell and back several times when in the throes of depression. I’ll fight with all my might to avoid the darkness at the bottom of depression. That has led to some unhealthy but necessary coping mechanisms.

  • Depressive Episode: Am I Disappearing?

    Depressive Episode: Am I Disappearing?

    I am currently dealing with a depressive episode that varies in severity. It changes every day. A mixture of things makes me feel like I am disappearing as a person. I feel myself fading away. Am I disappearing?

  • Depression: A Playlist

    Depression: A Playlist

    I tend to use music to get through depression. A lot of those days are sad days, so I tend to listen to a lot of sad songs. I also listen to songs filled with anger. Here’s a playlist of some of my faves.

  • Introducing Myself: Atorturedsoul

    Introducing Myself: Atorturedsoul

    I’m Amy. I’m also atorturedsoul from All About Bipolar. I have bipolar disorder and I talk about symptoms nobody talks about. Do you have symptoms that you think aren’t normal?