Barnaby Alkire

Barnaby Alkire

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I am not bipolar or schizoaffective
May 25 • Barnaby Alkire
Blessings and Curses
One Man's Journey From Self-Curse to Redemption
May 23 • Barnaby Alkire
The Voyage of Life
I imagine life as water in motion.
May 19 • Barnaby Alkire
Feeling Hopeless
This has nothing to do with my condition or mental health.
May 18 • Barnaby Alkire
Running Away
When I was in the hospital for a couple of months after my suicidal attempt, all I could think about was becoming homeless.
May 16 • Barnaby Alkire
The Terminal: Part 1
He was getting home late after another day at the office.
May 15 • Barnaby Alkire
Call It God or the Government
Years ago, I was diagnosed with bipolar and it made sense.
May 15 • Barnaby Alkire
Missing the Psychosis
I’d be lying if I told you I enjoy being medicated.
May 14 • Barnaby Alkire
Beyond the Label
Why is there suffering in the world?
May 13 • Barnaby Alkire
Losing Emotional Momentum
I don’t even feel like writing this today, but I want to highlight what I’m experiencing in my head and share what’s going on.
May 12 • Barnaby Alkire
Living Well with Schizoaffective Disorder
Today, we’re going to learn how to live well with a mental health condition.
May 11 • Barnaby Alkire
Beyond Redeemable
I am coming up on my five-year anniversary of surviving my suicide attempt.
May 10 • Barnaby Alkire
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