Today we’re sending some love to the terrific blog, Speaking Bipolar, by Scott Ninneman. It’s a super-positive and uplifting blog from somebody who’s been living with bipolar for thirty years. And what a well-examined journey this is. Scott is celebrating 7 years of blogging, and those seven years of posts are packed with practical tips, personal stories, and encouragement.
Whether he’s writing about stress at work, the death of a beloved pet, facing down stigma, or being a writer, he brings insight and humor to the topic, all the while sharing what he’s found that works and what doesn’t work.
While Scott’s writing always aims to be encouraging, he has some serious passions, too, especially men and suicide. 70% of successful suicides in the US are men, and most of them have some form of mental illness, often untreated or undertreated. Scott reminds us all to never give up, and promise yourself that you will keep on living.
It’s always great to hear another voice speaking out for better understanding and better lives for people with mental illness, and we are glad we’ve found Scott’s blog. Also, you may want to take a look at some of the other blogs we have highlighted over the years, see the “outside blogs” column on the right side of our page.