Bipolar Black Sheep

  • How 2 Become a Runner

    (Trigger Warning – Disordered Eating and Pooping in Public) As a child, I dreaded running. Each year, I could barely finish the mile in gym class. Even though I played three team sports—volleyball, basketball, and soccer—I only ran when necessary. However, at 20, when my mental health spiraled for the first time and I began…

  • Caffeine is a Drug

    Caffeine is the most widely used drug in the world and, for me, the most addictive substance I have ever consumed. Most of us drink some form of caffeine daily without questioning it. As our world becomes more anxious, I must examine my daily choices and how they affect my mood and well-being. I have…

  • Magical Microdosing

    (Trigger Warning – Psychedelic Use, Please do research and consult with professionals before you experiment with mushrooms/psilocybin. SAFETY FIRST) “One trip can change your whole life” For years, I was terrified of mushrooms. I loved getting fucked up, but the idea of tripping seemed like a nightmare to me. I had heard countless horror stories…

  • Fat to Fit

    (Trigger Warning – Disordered Eating) “It’s a lifestyle, not a diet” I have struggled with my weight and body issues my whole life. I was the queen of disordered eating, yo-yo dieting, and body dysmorphia. Around the age of 13, I developed my first eating disorder. I was skinny but always felt very fat. I…