I put together a guide to mental health gifts that are truly supportive—comforting, low-pressure, and designed for real life with mental illness. l.natashatracy.com/mental-healt... #bipolarsky #mentalhealth

Most disabled people once lived in non-disabled bodies. Many non-disabled people will join us one day. We’re not ashamed and we don’t need euphemisms to make others comfortable. Say “disabled.” Mean it as a description, not a judgment. #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities #disability

Sometimes the bravest, healthiest choice is not spending the holidays with family. Here's why it’s okay to opt out, how to build a different kind of holiday, & what to say when people don’t understand: natashatracy.com/bipolar-blog... #thanksgiving #family

Hot take: pain isn’t a gift—but it isn’t random torture either. In my new piece, I talk about emotional and physical pain as alarm systems, what they might be trying to protect you from, and why you’re not failing if it still hurts. Read it: l.natashatracy.com/emotional-pa... #bipolarsky #depression

Two little duochrome troublemakers, fast asleep like they didn’t spend all morning causing chaos. If you’re looking for a moment of calm today, borrow this one. #caturday #happycaturday

Treatment-resistant doesn’t mean hopeless. I wrote what I wish I’d had: validation, a simple 72-hour plan, and the key questions to ask next. What helped you after a “no”? Read: l.natashatracy.com/failed-treat... #TMS #TRD #DepressionCare #Psychiatry #CopingSkills #MentalHealthWriting #Bipolarsky

Failed treatment hurts twice: no improvement and the crash after hope. Here’s how to get through the next 72 hours and plan your next move with your clinician. l.natashatracy.com/failed-treat... #TMS #depression #TRD #bipolarsky

Caturday is for giant yawns and unapologetic naps. What refuels your batteries?

Starting TMS and worried about headaches or migraines? Read this first. What the pain feels like and the fixes that keep me going. l.natashatracy.com/tms-headaches #TMS #Migraine #Depression

In my 20s, I did 150 skydives. And while I no longer skydive, it is a punctuation mark in my life. Right now, I'm going through something difficult and this is my new mantra: I'm a skydiver; I can do anything. What has proven to you that you can do anything? #mantra #bipolar

AI strikes again. Thanks, Google.

World Mental Health Day isn’t just awareness. 2025 policy moves are shrinking access to therapy, meds, and crisis lines. I unpack what changed and why it matters. Read, save, share. l.natashatracy.com/mental-healt... #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthPolicy #MentalHealthCare #HealthEquity

Figaro is stately and gorgeous. Oh, and he knows it. 🐈‍⬛ Happy #Caturday, all.

Online mental health quizzes are everywhere, but most aren’t scientifically validated. Use PHQ-9, GAD-7, MDQ, ASRS, PCL-5, AUDIT—and treat results as a starting point, not a diagnosis. Full guide: l.natashatracy.com/quiz-vs-scre... #MentalHealth #PHQ9 #GAD7 #AI #SelfDiagnosis #bipolarsky

This National Suicide Prevention Week, I wish people would remember that suicidality is a treatable symptom, not a character flaw. Here are 10 truths I wish everyone knew, for those who struggle and those who love them. Read + share: l.natashatracy.com/suicide-truths #bipolarsky #suicideprevention

That is a false dichotomy. Countries other than the US have guns. What they don't have is fields of dead children every year. Why you can't learn from all these other countries is beyond me.

I’ve attempted suicide. People with bipolar face some of the highest risks—up to half will attempt, and around 12% die by suicide. Silence kills, but open conversation can save lives. 💛 Ask me anything. #suicideprevention #talkaboutit #youarenotalone #bipolar #bipolarsky #ama

Which oral step-up treatment should you consider for #psoriasis in 2025? My plain-language guide breaks down new medication options, results, costs, guidance, and smart summer→fall skin tips. l.natashatracy.com/psoriasis-2025

What “chemical imbalance” misses—and how to stop the self-hatred spiral. Clear science, practical tools, and three archive reads. Read + share: l.natashatracy.com/aug-newsletter #bipolarsky #bipolar #mentalhealth

Kitties have looks that can kill. It's just part of their charm. 😼 Happy #Caturday, all!

#Bipolar isn’t a "chemical imbalance." That myth oversimplifies & fuels stigma. Science shows real biological markers—from brain scans to genetics—that prove it’s a complex, medical illness. I wrote abt what the research really says → l.natashatracy.com/chemical-imb... #bipolarsky #survivingbipolar

This is guest kitty, Jellybean, or Beanz. She is sneaky and found all over the house. Luckily, that is just part of her charm 😼

Self-hatred with bipolar is more common than most people realize — and it’s not a character flaw. In my latest article, I share why bipolar can make you turn on yourself, and real ways to quiet that vicious voice. Read it here: l.natashatracy.com/self-hatred-... #BipolarDisorder #MentalHealth

Figaro says have a sleepy Caturday! Happy Caturday, all!

Anger in bipolar isn’t a flaw—it’s proof you’re human. I’m angry at the jungle: the relentless meds, mood swings, and stigma. Acknowledging the rage can set you free. Discover how I learn to say “hi” to my anger—and let it go. natashatracy.com/mental-illne... #mentalhealth #anger #mentalillness

“You don’t look bipolar.” That’s because #bipolar doesn’t have a look. It lives behind smiles, silence, strength, and survival. You can’t see the struggle—but it’s there. Stop judging by appearances. Start listening. #Bipolarsky #InvisibleIllness #SurvivingBipolar #MentalHealthAwareness

MYTH: People with bipolar can’t work. TRUTH: Many of us have careers, families, & full lives. #Bipolar doesn’t erase our potential, stigma does. Let’s talk about what living with bipolar really looks like. 🔁 Repost to help shift the narrative. #Bipolarsky #EndTheStigma #DisabilityIsNotInability

🧠 Did you know #Bipolar can silently shave off 11–20 years of life? From heart disease and sleep disruption to inflammation, meds, and lifestyle—every factor matters. Dive into the data-backed guide and start reclaiming those years today: l.natashatracy.com/lifespan #MentalHealth #bipolarsky

Humans are cute when they sleep. Cats are even better. #caturday

AI-powered mental health apps are everywhere — but should we really trust them with our most personal thoughts? I dig into the research, risks, and red flags. Read before you download: 🔗 l.natashatracy.com/ai-app #MentalHealth #AIethics #DigitalTherapy #Privacy #AItools #MentalHealthSupport

I didn’t grow up disabled. I didn’t think I would be. Then bipolar disorder changed my life. Disability isn’t always visible. It isn’t always physical. And it’s not a weakness. Anyone can become disabled. It’s okay to be disabled. #Disability #Bipolar #MentalHealth #ItsOkayToBeDisabled

She's gorgeous and she knows it. Say "hi" to guest kitty, Bella. #caturday

June newsletter just dropped: a no-BS look at hospital antipsychotic useage, evidence-backed (and bunk) alternative treatments, healing suicide-attempt shame, taming stress, plus a Pride-month reflection on identity. Read & share the full issue here ⬇️ l.natashatracy.com/june-newslet... #bipolarsky

I'm queer — bisexual. This means that I've been attracted to people who identify with different genders. I do not feel ashamed. When I was 17, things were different. But now, I don't come out. I don't stay in. It's just part of me. Happy #Pride, all. Everyone deserves love, happiness, & respect.

Acupuncture, fish oil, NAC—do any of them really move the needle on bipolar symptoms? I combed through clinical trials so you can see what’s fact and what’s wishful thinking. Read the evidence here: l.natashatracy.com/cam-evidence #BipolarDisorder #MentalHealth #EvidenceBased #bipolarsky

Happy Caturday, all! #caturday

This speaks volumes... #Democrats #Republicans

Why does a hospital psych reach for an antipsychotic when the chart says “severe depression”—not psychosis? • FDA-approved add-ons vs. off-label use • Risks that rarely get explained on the ward • How (and when) you can say no l.natashatracy.com/in-hospital-... #MentalHealth #Depression #Psychiatry

Rest isn’t idleness—it’s strategic maintenance for a bipolar brain. Trade the guilt for permission to pause and protect your mood stability. How will you carve out time for real rest today? #SurvivingBipolar #bipolarsky #bipolar #mentalhealth

Today they are running around trying to kill each other so I thought I'd post something radically different. Happy Caturday! #caturday

Attempting suicide isn’t a moral failing. It’s typically a painful symptom of serious mental illness that many of us will face. Here’s how we can replace shame with self-compassion—and survive. l.natashatracy.com/suicide-shame #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthAwareness

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“I want to die” is not the same as being suicidal. ⁠ ⚠️ Wanting to die is often a passive symptom of depression. ⚠️ Suicidality is active and dangerous. ⁠ Both are serious. Both need support and treatment. But one is an emergency. ⁠ ➡️ More at l.natashatracy.com/suicidality #suicideprevention #bipolar

Depression can hijack your memory and erase the good times. On Giving Voice to Depression, I unpack the science of “state memory” and share practical tools—hope kits, borrowed memories, video lifelines—to bring joy back into focus. Listen: l.natashatracy.com/memory-podcast #MentalHealth #Depression

When heart failure feels like it’s stealing your breath, science gives it back. 💙 Meet the powerhouse duo Entresto + Jardiance—cutting rehospitalizations. 💊🔗 Dive into how this combo could change your prognosis (and your wallet) → l.natashatracy.com/heart-failure #HeartFailure #CardioCare

Awareness Month may be over, but mental health isn’t a 31-day trend—for millions of us, it's a daily concern. Let’s keep the conversation, care, and community going all year. What will you do today to protect your brain and peace? #MentalHealthEveryDay #SurvivingBipolar

Gas-lit streets, secret rites, ruthless card duels—Vault of Adepts brings Edwardian-occult intrigue to a cross-play CCG on PC & mobile. Join the founding circle on Kickstarter and help open the Vault now. www.kickstarter.com/projects/lau... #VaultOfAdepts #Kickstarter

As people with bipolar, we're often told we are just "too much." This is not true. We are just too much for people who aren't enough. When you find your people, you will find that they appreciate just how much you really are. Don't make yourself smaller for other people. #bipolar #bipolarsky

Did Van Gogh’s illness fuel his art—or end it? Depression stopped his brush. I unpack the “mad genius” myth, the research on meds & creativity, and why life > legend. Dive in: l.natashatracy.com/bipolar-art #MentalHealth #Creativity