PinnedSusan Page GadegoneDear birth mother, you may not have been there for us in life, but you sure were there for me when…In 1991 my sister and I were immediately put into emergency foster care after we were born. Our birth mother was not well enough to care…3 min read·May 1, 2021----
PinnedSusan Page GadegoneAfter 10 years of taking medication I’ve never swayed away from taking medication for bipolar…TW: thoughts of suicide is mentioned in this article.6 min read·Feb 23, 2023----
Susan Page GadegoneBipolar disorder might lead my life unless I do something to live life on my own termsEarly into my recovery journey I learned fast that what I expected to be a somewhat fast recovery period would not be fast at all. I…4 min read·May 23, 2023----
Susan Page GadegoneI felt uncomfortable around anyone that identified as LGBTQIA+ but it wasn’t because of their…DISCLAIMER4 min read·Mar 11, 2023--1--1
Susan Page GadegoneWhat it is like to love yourself when you experience bipolar disorderThe moment a psychiatrist told me I was experiencing symptoms of bipolar disorder I felt like my life had ended.3 min read·Mar 11, 2023----
Susan Page GadegoneThis bipolar episode taught me the importance of patience when reaching out for helpFor the last 6 months I’ve experienced three bipolar episodes (1 manic, 2 depressive episodes). It’s been quite a ride, and what is…4 min read·Jul 18, 2022----
Susan Page Gadegone3 ways to face the hard stuff in life: how to overcome the things that will ultimately benefit you…It’s hard, but there is a way3 min read·May 6, 2022----
Susan Page GadegoneMy eventual dream is to work in big tech regarding employee/user mental healthI began my adventure in mental health with a diagnosis with #bipolardisorder. This adventure has been a scary ride, but I’ve been able to…3 min read·May 6, 2022----
Susan Page Gadegone3 things that I have learned after close to 3 years holding a full-time job, living with bipolar…First thing, if you are someone with a mental health diagnosis and reading this, know that I am 100% certain you are capable of holding a…4 min read·Apr 4, 2022----
Susan Page GadegoneHow LinkedIn has allowed me to do peer counseling through simple messagingI started to write on LinkedIn in 2017, thinking no one would view my writing. It just was a place where I could “store” writing and come…2 min read·Apr 4, 2022----
