Grasping Reality – Welcome
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About this blog
The neurodiverse mind meets the neurotypical world. I’m Lizzie. I am a mother of one. I am a wife (also of one). I am an educated 30 something with a steady job and a regular life. But this isn’t always the case for people like me. People living with conditions like mine. People living with…
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Bipolar I and II – What’s the difference?
What are the key differences between Bipolar I and II? A lot of people assume that they are the same, or that Bipolar I is more severe than Bipolar II. In this post, I will discuss the key differences between the two diagnoses. Is Bipolar I more severe than Bipolar II? On first look, it…
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Key ways you can advocate for a diagnosis
Receiving a Bipolar diagnosis can be a long and difficult process. Here is my story about being diagnosed with Bipolar II and my 4 top tips for helping to ease the pain of the process. My Story ‘You have Bipolar’, the Psychiatrist said. I felt a wave of relief. I broke down in tears. I…
the neurodiverse mind meets the neurotypical world 