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12 Questions to Ask Dating Someone with Bipolar Disorder

Hey Loves, I want to share something that’s very close to my heart. The questions I’m about to discuss are ones I wish I had been asked while dating. It’s crucial to ask many questions while dating, and it’s especially important to discuss mental health if your partner has a diagnosis. Based on my dating experiences, here are some questions you might consider asking, and I hope my future partner will ask me these as well. 12 Questions to Ask When Dating Someone with Bipolar Disorder Are you currently seeking treatment? This includes therapy and medication. Would you be comfortable if I joined you for therapy or doctor appointments? This can help me understand your diagnosis better and support you more effectively. What are the best ways I can support you? Do you have any materials or resources that would help me learn more about bipolar disorder? What do your highs and lows look like? Do you have Bipolar I or Bipolar II? How old were you when you were diagnosed? Can you share your

Letting Go of Regret

Photo cred: Transformation Magazine  Hey loves, I wanted to take a moment to blog about something that’s been deeply affecting me lately: letting go of regret. I’ve met many people who shared their regrets with me, and recently, I found myself in that same space. I noticed how regret was stealing my peace, joy, happiness, and overall quality of life. Others saw it too and recently called me out on it. It led to negativity, and to be honest, it was triggering my depression and anxiety. I got caught up in the “shoulda, coulda, wouldas,” and all that did was drag me further down. Over the weekend, I had a moment where I was triggered and felt regret and insecurity, even after posting about my healing. It felt like a cruel taunt: “Are you really healed? Are you sure?” I was left feeling defeated and discouraged. But I’m declaring this week, especially since we’re in a month of new beginnings, as a time to let it all go. I don’t know exactly how it will happen, but day by day, I’m making th