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Scott Ninneman/Speaking Bipolar
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Author, blogger, and tax preparer fighting bipolar 1 disorder and Familial Mediterranean Fever. I want to help you do the same. https://speakingbipolar.com/socialmedia
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Start the year happy and peaceful.

- 5 weekly lessons
- Look at the what you learned
- Be more grateful
- Celebrate your wins
- Plan for the year ahead

Includes:
* 5 PDF Workbooks
* 5 video lessons
* Scripts for each video

Ready? 👍 😁

Link: speakingbipolar.gumroad.com/l/ReviewCourse
Canceling plans is self-preservation, not flaking.
🔋 Day 5 of telling others about bipolar week explains the Social Battery and how to say no without the guilt. 📵
#SpeakYourTruth

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December 18, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Start the year happy and peaceful.

- 5 weekly lessons
- Look at the what you learned
- Be more grateful
- Celebrate your wins
- Plan for the year ahead

Includes:
* 5 PDF Workbooks
* 5 video lessons
* Scripts for each video

Ready? 👍 😁

Link: speakingbipolar.gumroad.com/l/ReviewCourse
December 17, 2025 at 11:43 AM
It’s not drama, it’s biology.
Day 4 of telling others about bipolar week compares #bipolar to diabetes to help family understand it’s a medical condition,
not a choice.
#SpeakYourTruth

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December 17, 2025 at 11:36 AM
You are the sky, not the storm. ⛈️
Day 3 of telling others about bipolar week teaches the Weather Metaphor to help your spouse understand #Bipolar without the fight.
Let’s stop the Fix-It trap! ☂️

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December 16, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Don't build a bridge while the ground is shaking. 🛑
Day 2 of telling others about bipolar week covers the Traffic Light System to help you time the #Bipolar conversation perfectly. 🚦
#SpeakYourTruth

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December 15, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Hard times hit, but gratitude hits back.
Last week was Gratitude Week in the Positivity Club.
We covered 14 unique and fun ways to add more gratitude to your life.
You won’t believe how much it helps.
#Gratitude #Positivity

Read more: speakingbipolar.substack.com/p/finding-li...
December 14, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Painted rocks and donated skills! 🎨
It’s the finale of Gratitude Week.
You don't need money to give back.
How will you share your gratitude today?
#Gratitude #PositivityClub

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December 13, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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December 12, 2025 at 11:35 PM
My latest attempt at video about an unexpected bipolar disorder trigger.
#bipolar #triggers #bipolarlife

youtu.be/Assjx5yOw58
Bipolar Life and the Unexpected Trigger: Reading Old Journals
YouTube video by Speaking Bipolar by Scott Ninneman
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December 12, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Turn off the phone and tune into your senses.
Today is all about the Gratitude Walk and the Body Scan.
Your body works hard for you.
Have you thanked it today?
#Gratitude #PositivityClub

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December 12, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Feeling down?
Try the "But..." technique
"It's raining, BUT the flowers need it." 🌧️➡️🌻
Also, blast some old-school tunes today for a gratitude nostalgia trip. 🎧
#Gratitude #PositivityClub

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December 11, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Stuck in traffic or feeling anxious?
Try the Gratitude Alphabet Game!
It’s the perfect way to stop the mental spin.
What are you grateful for that starts with "A"?
#Gratitude #PositivityClub
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December 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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1/8 Mental Illness and Stigma

One of the uncomfortable realities of social media in the present political climate is people just don’t see mental health sufferers as a marginalized population. It pains me keenly to know people who have #HumanRights #EqualityForAll #Humanity and #BeKind or
November 7, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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That's what radical self-care is all about: learning to let go of all of the harsh and unfair standards you were raised to meet, and raise yourself above them.

#blog
#cptsd
#trauma
#bipolar
#recovery
#amwriting
#recoveryposse

radicalself.org/the-abcs-of-...
The ABCs of Radical Self-Care: Flexibility
If I must maintain it, then I must also let go of it.
radicalself.org
December 8, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Text Roulette or a handwritten letter?
Day 3 of Gratitude Week is all about connection.
Who do you need to thank today?
#Gratitude #PositivityClub
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December 9, 2025 at 11:58 AM
End the year in a positive way.

- 5 weekly lessons
- Look at the what you learned
- Be more grateful
- Celebrate your wins
- Plan for the year ahead

Includes:
* 5 PDF Workbooks
* 5 video lessons
* Scripts for each video

Ready? 👍 😁

Link: speakingbipolar.gumroad.com/l/ReviewCour...
December 8, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Gratitude isn't just journaling.
Try a Gratitude Tree or a Color-Coded Calendar to see your blessings grow. 🌳
What color is your day today?
#Gratitude #PositivityClub
Read more: open.substack.com/pub/speaking...
December 8, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Helping a friend with bipolar doesn't require a degree.
Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is just listen without judgment.
Read more for 11 simple ways to start supporting your loved ones today.
#BipolarSupport #MentalHealthAwareness
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December 7, 2025 at 12:39 PM
A card or text can silence the negativity. 💌
Education is love in action. 📚
Never underestimate the power of just showing up.
#BipolarSupport #MentalHealth
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December 6, 2025 at 11:54 AM
"Call me anytime" is a lifeline. 🌙
Don't offer if you don't mean it.
Mental health crises don't keep office hours. ☎️
#BipolarSupport #MentalHealth
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December 5, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Practical help is love in action.
Washing dishes or picking up dinner can lift a mountain off someone’s shoulders during a depressive cycle.
#BipolarSupport #MentalHealth
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December 4, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Gentle reminders are better than nagging.
Offering to go to doctor appointments can be a lifesaver when brain fog hits.
Be their second set of ears.
#BipolarSupport #MentalHealth

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December 3, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Bipolar stability requires a village. 🏘️
Encourage loved ones to stick to their treatment plan and help them build a safety net.
You don't have to do this alone.
#BipolarSupport #MentalHealth
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December 2, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Don't be afraid to ask "How are you?"
Even if the answer is short, it shows you care.
Remind your loved ones they are more than their diagnosis. 🌟
#BipolarSupport #MentalHealth
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December 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Your brain isn't concrete,
It's a grassy field.
Learn how to hack a new path through the mental weeds.
You have the power to change.
#BipolarStrong #Neuroplasticity
Read More: bit.ly/4a8cOPp
November 30, 2025 at 11:44 AM