Shining Through

Kelly Waters

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MENTAL HEALTH
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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.

AUG 27

Discussing Bipolar Stigma with "The Manic Idiot"

I got together with another creator who talks about bipolar disorder and we discussed stigma among other bipolar topics. She can be found under the handle themanicidiot on Youtube and TikTok.

51 min
JUL 16

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.

10 min
MAY 4

My ADHD and Bipolar 1 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.

24 min
MAR 30

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 at the same time. Not only is making friends as an adult a challenge, but with cognitive distortions like mind reading and personalization, there is a lot to work through.

37 min
FEB 26

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.

29 min
FEB 11

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.

20 min
JAN 31

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.

18 min

7 Episodes

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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Kelly Waters
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Shining Through

Shining Through

Episodes

Discussing Bipolar Stigma with "The Manic Idiot"

Losing Friends because of Manic Episodes

My ADHD and Bipolar 1 Comorbidity Story

Making Friends as an Adult with Anxiety

The Aftermath of a Manic Episode - Bipolar Disorder

Forget FOMO, Achieve Relief of Missing Out

8 Habits to Manage Bipolar Disorder in your 20's

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