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 manic and depressive episodes under control. Her hobbies include playing horror video games. Her daytime profession is a molecular biologist at a biotechnology company.
Ready. Set. Sail! So? So what? Nothing. That’s what. Nothing at all. I should be happy. Well good news, I finished my ECT treatments. And I feel better than ever. Really…average. Normal? I guess. No job unfortunately. I don’t remember if I mentioned that or not. I guess I just wasn’t good enough or … More Bored…
Ready. Set. Sail! So….I don’t know why I’m writing this. Or, as a matter of fact, who I’m writing this for. And you know what? That’s ok. Because I started my blog with the sole intention of documenting my experiences. I shouldn’t care if anyone is reading this. I shouldn’t care if NOBODY is reading … More Gotta Get This Off My Chest
I’m not happy. I haven’t been happy. This whole time I’ve been working toward a goal that isn’t mine. I feel lost. What I’m trying to say is that my whole career up until this point has been a lie. I don’t want to work in science at least not in medical research. That’s what … More Life Is Just A Stage…
Ready. Set. Sail! Hey everybody!! My Depression is gone. I’m in a special place between Mania and Depression. Like, trouble sleeping and energetic but still feel like murdering me and everyone else I know. Ever get that? I feel like I’m not the only one. But yeah been SUPER BUSY. I got a job!!! HOLY … More Jess is Getting Upset!
***********************************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
