Shining
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My mental health used to control my life, but now I control my life.
My name is Kelly Waters and I run a podcast about resiliency with mental health where I talk about my own experiences with Bipolar 1, AuDHD, and Anxiety. I also post YouTube videos and TikTok videos related to the content that I share on my podcast. I hope to help others by sharing my own experiences and what I have learned, but I am not a professional, and will always advise you to look to a professional for advice tailored to your own circumstances, in addition to what I have to share.
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Shining Through Episodes
Here is an overview of the episodes that I have made for the Shining Through Podcast.
"I am a 26 year old Woman thriving with Bipolar 1, ADHD, and generalized Anxiety here to share how I manage my health and live a normal life, despite the struggles I face with my mental health. I'm here to discuss how these different conditions affect me, as well as speak on general wellness through the experience of someone who is not neurotypical. My mental health used to control my life, now I control my life."
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Discussing Bipolar Stigma with TheManicIdiot
In this episode, I discuss stigma with my friend Veronica, who goes by TheManicIdiot online. We delve into stigma in media, family, and some other topics that naturally made their way into our conversation.
06
Losing Friends because of Manic Episodes
In this episode, I talk about what it is like to lose friends because of manic episodes with bipolar 1. I talk about how I have framed my thoughts around these friendships ending, and what it has taught me about the friendships that have lasted.
05
My ADHD and Bipolar Comorbidity Story
In this episode I talk about how ADHD diagnosis is missed for woman very often and explain masking. I talk about why ADHD diagnosis was missed for me and how I got by. I also talk about what it is like to have both bipolar and ADHD, and my experience with adderrall induced mania.
04
Making Friends as an Adult with Anxiety
In this episode I discuss how I have made friends as an adult while coping with my anxiety I faced along the way.
03
The Aftermath of a Manic Episode - Bipolar Disorder
In this episode I go through what I dealt with after having a manic episode, and the advice I have been given, plus the things I have discovered that have been helpful. I talk about self esteem, self trust, setbacks, trauma, and learning to have positive conversations with your psychiatrist.
02
Forget FOMO, Achieve Relief of Missing Out
In this episode I talk about my social anxiety related to the fear of missing out and how I went from experiencing a fear of missing out to having a relief in knowing that I am doing what is right for me. We talk about the route of FOMO, steps to get over it, how to work on being alone, and what to do if your FOMO relates to feeling left out with friends.
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8 Habits to Manage Bipolar Disorder in your 20's
In the first episode of Shining Through I discuss 8 Habits that help me manage Bipolar Disorder 1 while living a normal life. I struggled to manage Bipolar Disorder from age 19 to 22 and encountered many extreme episodes with hospitalizations. Over time, I have learned what helps me manage Bipolar the best and have been out of hospitals for three years. Happy to share with anyone that needs the advice.