Author Archives: Melissa Mackay

Bipolar is a balancing act requiring certain medications to alleviate those dramatic swings in mood. I cannot stress how important it is to remain on those medications that have been prescribed for you. I hear so often, that people stop taking there medication, then life turns itself upside down and it can take a longContinue reading “It’s all about BALANCE”

Bipolar disorder is associated with extreme episodes of mood swings ranging from deep periods of debilitating depression to swing the other way to massive or manic highs. In the most basic of layman terms, bipolar disorder is described as a chemical imbalance of the brain. Certain chemicals which control the brain appear to be lackingContinue reading “What is Bipolar Disorder”

I am starting to dabble in my joy of IPhone photography so expect to see some lovely photos. I love the aspect of landscape photography including beaches, sunsets, sunrises, the moon and stars, nature, waterfalls all the georgous things in and around my doorstep.

I am in my early 50’s and am originally from Sydney, Australia but now reside on the stunning southern end of the Gold Coast, Queensland. I work in a Resort in a customer service focused roll and love every minute of my job. YES I am able to maintain work whilst managing my Bipolar disorder.Continue reading “A little bit of information about myself”

“the moon affects the mind as the mind affects the body and it all needs to remain in balance” Bipolar is an important topic to me as I have travelled the highs and lows of this particular form of mental illness for 26 years. This blog is intended as a light hearted journal documenting myContinue reading “My Journey with Bipolar”