Touching Tornadoes: Life with a Bipolar Mind

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<p>Family acceptance isn’t instant — it’s a journey. In today’s Touching Tornadoes episode, I talk about what happens when mental illness hits home: the confusion, the silence, and the small steps toward...

<p>In today’s 11/4/25 Touching Tornadoes episode, I open with a gratitude check-in, share my daily mood journal, and talk honestly about my time in the hospital — what it taught me about surrender, recovery, and...

<p>In this episode 11/3/25 of Touching Tornadoes, I talk about post-mania exhaustion, the reality of being on Abilify and Depakote, and why recovery can feel like fatigue instead of freedom.</p><p><br></p><p>💭...

<p>Daily Bipolar Mood Journal 11/2/25: Bipolar Disorder vs. Schizoaffective Disorder</p>

<p>Daily Bipolar Mood Journal 11/1/25: Forgiveness and Family</p>

<p>Friday Mood Journal. Didn't Sleep Well. Feeling a little High or fuzzy. </p>

<p>Gratitude Check-in</p><p>Daily Mood Journal</p><p>Brandon's Story</p><p>Recovery Fatigue and toolbox tips</p>

<p>Daily Mood Journal 10/29/25: Blue Collar Men and Mental Health</p>

<p>Welcome to *Touching Tornadoes*! This channel dives into the raw, real, and often funny aspects of living with bipolar disorder. From personal stories and insights to navigating mental health challenges, every video...

<p>Hey everyone, welcome back to Touching Tornadoes! In this episode, I dive deep into what it’s like to live with bipolar 1 disorder—especially the process of getting diagnosed, the struggle for acceptance (both...

In this deeply personal episode, I'm diving into my first manic episode - a life-changing journey that unfolded while running a taco shop with my cousin in 2023. Before being diagnosed with bipolar 1 in 2024, I...

In this episode I share how I remember the first manic episode I had with bipolar disorder. I try to describe the events that were spiraling me into my first manic episode, from thinking I was dead, to having a cosmic...

In this episode of Touching Tornadoes, I dive into the three major types of bipolar disorder and how they’re defined in the DSM-5. I share my personal experience with a Bipolar 1 diagnosis, reflecting on how some of the...

This episode of Touching Tornadoes is about showing up—whether it’s for family, life, or just yourself—after a tough year. I talk about facing family after my bipolar diagnosis, the stigma that still creeps in, and how...