Jess Melancholia is a bipolar blogger who resides in San Diego, California with her husband and cat. She was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder 1 in May 2014 after suffering a 6 month bipolar depression triggered by extreme family medical stresses. Through medication and a strong support system, she works tirelessly to live a “normal” life and keep her hypomanic and depressive episodes under control. Her hobbies include playing horror video games and wine tasting. Her daytime profession is a molecular biologist at a biotechnology company.
***********************************TRIGGER WARNING****************************** Jesus I had a long day yesterday. I don’t know guys I think I’m broken. I think it’s finally happened. Nothing. Empty. I’ve run out of steam. There is nothing left in me right now. I thought I was doing better. The mania started to creep in slowly. I thought “Yeah I … More Too Weak To End It
Ready. Set. Sail! Hello everyone. I think today is a good day to address some of those questions you all sent me. Unfortunately, I can’t find them…I do have one person’s question that was emailed to me that I will address now. If you guys want to send/resend me more questions I’ll be happy to … More Jess Melancholia Q&A Contest – RESULTS!!
Ready. Set. Sail! My God… I’ve been gone for a while now. I’ve been dealing with a deep dark depression and it’s been taking over everything in my psyche. I know that’s not an excuse. I know you’re mad at me. I’m truly very sorry. Please understand that I’m not about to just *poof* disappear … More “Jesus, Where Have You Been?!”
I’m sorry. I’m not ignoring anyone. I’m just so depressed. I can’t get out of bed most of the time. I don’t shower very often. I don’t know how long this post will be. I see all your messages and I’ll get to them soon. All I do is cry now. I can’t decide if … More Still Here…
Ready. Set. Sail! So….I’m still waiting on some more responses from people. Let friends and family know. It’s been two months and I’ve only received a question from one person. I’ll give people until the end of this month. This is really disappointing guys. Not gonna lie.
Ready, Set, Sail! Hey there everyone. I’m back with a quick update: not much going on. Honest to Christ stability is so boring sometimes. Does anyone else get that feeling? I am trying to come up with something to say but there really isn’t anything. So this time I’m going to let you guys decide … More Jess Melancholia Q & A Contest
Ready. Set. Sail! Hey there. I know. I’m sorry. I said that I was going to reveal the big reveal on Friday. Now you’re mad. And now I’m in trouble. By the way I had a dream about the Red Wedding from Game of Thrones last night. I don’t even watch that show. What … More What The F***?
Ready. Set. Sail! Hi-ho everyone. Sorry if I was quiet for too long. I wanted to wait until the new medication kicked in. Didnt’t want to jump the gun on that. So I do have a confession to make…I’m back on the Wellbutrin. I know, I know! I remember. That’s the medication that made me … More Feeling Better
So I quit my job last week. Feel like I failed myself. The desire to keep going is so weak. I don’t know what I’m going to do. All I want is to lay here. I feel nothing.
Hi. I’m back. Well this is awkward. Akward? Awwkwaaard? I don’t know how to spell it. Leave me alone! Sorry, I should probably give some context. I’m extremely depressed. I need help. I got a new job a few weeks ago and in my hypomanic attempt to be the best employee possible I think I … More Depressed
