Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Bipolar is real. But the “chemical imbalance” story was never enough. It made it sound simple: one chemical, one fix. But bipolar is far more complex than that — and complexity doesn’t make it less biological, serious, or real. We don’t have to cling to outdated explanations to prove we’re sick. 030
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Can keto really help bipolar disorder? Why do medications often stop working? My July newsletter looks at what the evidence actually says—plus antidepressant deprescribing, anosognosia, and the hidden calculations behind everyday choices with bipolar disorder: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1514...preview.mailerlite.ioWhen you live with a serious mental illness, certainty can be very appealing. 010
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 30/07/2026I'm looking to speak to a woman who breastfed and had issues with low milk supply. I'm looking to talk to you about your experience for an article I'm writing. You must be willing to be quoted. Please message me if this is you. 000
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Disability pride is complicated for me. I believe disabled people deserve dignity, access, visibility, and pride—but I still wish I weren’t disabled. Both things can be true. What does disability pride mean to you? #disabilitypridemonth #disabilitypride 010
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 28/07/2026When a bipolar medication that worked for months—or years—stops helping, it doesn’t mean you’re out of options. Tolerance is only one possible explanation. Here’s what the research says: l.natashatracy.com/med-tolerance #bipolar #mentalhealth #bipolarskyl.natashatracy.comBipolar Medication Tolerance: Why Medications Stop Working - Natasha Tracy Bipolar ExpertWhy do bipolar medications stop working? Learn what medication tolerance is, which drugs may lose effectiveness, and what to discuss with your doctor. 012
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Lower cost doesn’t mean lower quality. Generic drugs can offer major savings—but are they really the same as brand-name medications? Why do they look different, and when should you be cautious about switching? What patients need to know: l.natashatracy.com/generic-savi... #medicationsavingsl.natashatracy.com Why More Americans Are Switching to Generic Drugs to Save Money More Americans are switching to generic drugs to save money on prescriptions. Learn how generics compare to brand-name drugs, why they cost less, and when to ask your pharmacist before switching. 010
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Keto for bipolar is getting a lot of hype — but the research is early, the risks are real, and it’s not a proven treatment. I reviewed the evidence, including what the studies do and don’t show. Read this before trying #keto for bipolar. l.natashatracy.com/keto-bipolar... #bipolarskyl.natashatracy.comDoes Keto Cure Bipolar? Does Keto Treat Bipolar? Current Research - Natasha Tracy Bipolar ExpertWhat does the research say about keto for bipolar disorder? Learn the possible benefits, serious risks, and why keto is not a proven bipolar treatment. 000
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 24/06/2026I’ve tried many mental health apps. Most are too busy, demanding, or gimmicky. Strua is different: no streaks, no guilt, no chatbot—just short, evidence-based tools for anxiety, stress, sleep, and overwhelm. My honest review: l.natashatracy.com/strua-review #survivingbipolar #digitalmentalhealthl.natashatracy.comStrua App Review: A Mental Health App I Actually Love - Natasha Tracy Bipolar ExpertIs Strua worth trying? Read my honest review of this evidence-based mental health app for anxiety, stress, sleep, mood, and emotional overwhelm. 011
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 04/06/2026My latest newsletter looks at antidepressant myths, deprescribing fears, stigma, depression, and why your health decisions deserve facts — not politics, shame, or someone else’s fear. Read it here: natasha-tracy.optin.com/n/awlist4362... #survivingbipolarnatasha-tracy.optin.comDon’t Let Fear Make Your Health Decisions | May NewsletterAntidepressants, deprescribing, depression, and the truth beyond stigma and political noise. Natasha Tracy's NewsletterMay Edition Hi, everyone, May… 011
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 02/06/2026#Arthritis pain can make every step, grip, bend, and stair feel like a negotiation. But in 2026, the question isn’t just “What works?” It’s “What works safely for your body?” Here’s what to know about today’s arthritis pain options: l.natashatracy.com/arthritis-pa...l.natashatracy.com Voltaren vs Celebrex vs Orthovisc: A Stepwise Osteoarthritis Pain Guide for 2026 A stepwise osteoarthritis pain guide for 2026: when to use topical diclofenac (Voltaren), oral NSAIDs like Celebrex, or Orthovisc injections—plus safety checklists. 010
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 19/05/2026No, doctors are not suddenly being “paid to deprescribe” antidepressants. That’s called medical care. It has always existed. What’s new is the political spin — and the stigma it creates for people who rely on mental health medication. l.natashatracy.com/antidepressa... #antidepressantsl.natashatracy.comThe Antidepressant Deprescribing Myth RFK Jr. Wants You to Believe - Natasha Tracy Bipolar ExpertAre doctors paid to prescribe or deprescribe antidepressants? Here’s the truth about RFK Jr.’s claim, how deprescribing really works, and why this myth hurts people who rely on mental health medicatio... 020
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 11/05/2026#Antidepressants can save your life — and still affect your sex life. Low desire, arousal problems, orgasm issues, & numbness are real side effects, not personal failures. Here’s why it happens and what to ask your doctor. Please share. Someone needs this. l.natashatracy.com/antidepressa...l.natashatracy.com Antidepressants and Sex: Why It Happens and Evidence-Backed Fixes Sexual side effects from antidepressants are common, but treatable. See realistic rates for SSRIs (sertraline, paroxetine, escitalopram), how bupropion and mirtazapine compare, and the best, evidence-... 010
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 07/05/2026#Antidepressants are being blamed for violence and said to be overprescribed — but fear is not evidence. RFK Jr.’s claims deserve scrutiny because misinformation can make people stop medications they may truly need. So I looked at the facts: l.natashatracy.com/antidepressa... #rfkjrl.natashatracy.comAre Antidepressants Dangerous? The Truth About Violence, Overuse, and Fear - Natasha Tracy Bipolar ExpertAre antidepressants dangerous, linked to violence, or overprescribed? A fact-based look at RFK Jr.’s claims, antidepressant withdrawal, deprescribing, and the real risks of fear-based mental health po... 010
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 06/05/2026People love to say “sit with your feelings,” but severe depression doesn’t work like a self-help slogan. Sometimes, misery is so overwhelming that distraction is survival. I wrote about what it really means to cope when the pain feels relentless: l.natashatracy.com/dealing-with... #depressionl.natashatracy.comI'm Miserable — This Is How I Deal with It - Natasha Tracy Bipolar ExpertI hate being miserable but depression and life have gotten together and produced misery. Here is my misery coping technique. 010
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Most of us treat NSAIDs like they’re harmless. They’re not. Ibuprofen vs naproxen vs diclofenac vs celecoxib: different “best uses,” different stomach/heart/kidney risks—and a few common mistakes that raise risk fast. Read this before your next dose: l.natashatracy.com/nsaid-safety... #NSAIDl.natashatracy.com Ibuprofen vs. Naproxen vs. Other NSAIDs: Your Safety Basics Ibuprofen and NSAIDs explained: benefits, risks, and safe use. Compare ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac, and celecoxib for pain relief. 010
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Have you ever felt hurt by hope? Not inspired by it. Not saved by it. Hurt by it. My new piece is about what hope feels like when treatment keeps failing. l.natashatracy.com/bipolar-hate... #bipolarsky #hopel.natashatracy.comI Hate Hope: How to Manage Hope When You Have Treatment-Resistant Bipolar Disorder - Natasha Tracy Bipolar ExpertWhen you have treatment-resistant bipolar disorder, hope can feel dangerous. Learn how to manage hope realistically without making treatment failure even harder. 010
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 16/04/2026Sixteen years ago, I thought my story should end. It didn’t. I have lived, written, fought, healed, and kept going. If you’re in a dark place right now, please remember: this moment is not your whole life. Your story can continue too. #survivingbipolar #NationalSemicolonDay 000
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 30/03/2026Awareness is easy to celebrate. Real change is harder to prove. In this piece, I ask whether World Bipolar Day has actually made life better for people with bipolar disorder. l.natashatracy.com/wbd-impact #worldbipolarday #wpd #bipolarl.natashatracy.comDoes World Bipolar Day Have an Impact? - Natasha Tracy Bipolar ExpertHas World Bipolar Day made a real difference? This article examines whether bipolar awareness campaigns improve lives and why action, not just awareness, may matter most. 010
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Not everything people praise is healthy. Sometimes “productive,” “fun,” “strong,” or “full of energy” isn’t a strength. Sometimes it’s a warning sign. #bipolarsky 221
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 19/03/2026People with #bipolar are not here to be turned into someone else’s feel-good story. In my new piece, I write about “inspiration porn,” why it’s harmful, and why people with bipolar deserve dignity & support—not objectification wrapped up as praise. Read it: l.natashatracy.com/no-inspirati...l.natashatracy.comWhy People with Bipolar Are Not Your Inspiration Porn - Natasha Tracy Bipolar ExpertPeople with bipolar disorder are not here to inspire others through suffering. Learn what inspiration porn is, why it harms, and why respect matters more. 041
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 23/02/2026"Lazy" is a word of negative judgment that we use to punish ourselves. But we are not lazy; we're exhausted. Fighting a battle against your brain is more tiring than most people can comprehend. Stop beating yourself up for things that aren't your fault. #bipolarsky #survivingbipolar #depression 032
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 17/02/2026UC Berkeley’s CALM Program is recruiting adults with #bipolar disorder for a paid research study on healthy living and mental health. Participants receive free coaching and $25/hour for assessments. Learn more: calm.berkeley.edu I hope that can help some people. #bipolarsky #sleepcalm.berkeley.eduCutting Edge Bipolar Research: The CALM Program at BerkeleyThe CALM Program at UC Berkeley has conducted bipolar research for over 10 years. Led by Dr. Sheri Johnson, their current focus is on healthy lifestyles with bipolar disorder. 120
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Overwhelm isn’t laziness. It’s overload—especially with bipolar. I made a Bipolar Overwhelm Toolbox graphic you can save for the freeze moments. One tiny step counts. Full post: l.natashatracy.com/bipolar-over... When overwhelm hits, do you freeze, avoid, or spiral? #survivingbnipolar #bipolarsky 011
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 05/02/2026Your phone use isn’t “weakness.” Your phone is a distraction machine—built to hijack attention. I wrote a practical, shame-free guide to getting your focus back (with Brick or software alternatives). l.natashatracy.com/device-distr... What’s your biggest attention thief right now? #distractionl.natashatracy.comYour Phone Isn’t Weakness; It’s a Distraction Machine. Here’s How to Get Your Focus Back. - Natasha Tracy Bipolar ExpertStruggling to focus? This evidence-based guide explains how phones hijack attention—and how Brick (or software tweaks) can cut distractions and support mental health. 010
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 29/01/2026You didn’t fail because a treatment didn’t work. That’s information, not a personal flaw. If it isn’t helping, it’s allowed to change—you deserve care that fits. What do you wish someone had told you the first time a treatment failed? #bipolarsky 011
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 27/01/2026It’s my birthday. I’ve made it 48 years on this planet—most of them living with a brain illness that tries to kill me. That’s no small thing. Today, I just want to say thank you to everyone who’s helped me keep going, and made life worth living. You’re the reason 47 turned into 48. #thankyou 220
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 17/01/2026Noodle isn't ready for the new year to be in full swing. Me neither. #caturday 061
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 20/12/2025Disturb the kitties at your own risk. #caturday 070
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 19/12/2025Do you have holiday-related #anxiety? I sure do. But I've also got tools with which to deal with it. Check them out: l.natashatracy.com/holiday-anxi... #bipolarsky #anxiety #holidayanxietyl.natashatracy.comTips to Beat Anxiety During the Holidays - Natasha Tracy Bipolar ExpertBeating anxiety during the holidays is hard because the holidays tend to amp up anxiety. Check out these anxiety-beating tips for help. 000
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 09/12/2025I put together a guide to mental health gifts that are truly supportive—comforting, low-pressure, and designed for real life with mental illness. l.natashatracy.com/mental-healt... #bipolarsky #mentalhealthl.natashatracy.com15 Thoughtful Mental Health Gifts for Someone with a Mental Illness (That Actually Help) - Natasha Tracy Bipolar ExpertStruggling with what to buy someone who has a mental illness? Discover 15 thoughtful best mental health gifts that offer real comfort and support. 012
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 03/12/2025Most disabled people once lived in non-disabled bodies. Many non-disabled people will join us one day. We’re not ashamed and we don’t need euphemisms to make others comfortable. Say “disabled.” Mean it as a description, not a judgment. #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities #disability 151
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 27/11/2025Sometimes the bravest, healthiest choice is not spending the holidays with family. Here's why it’s okay to opt out, how to build a different kind of holiday, & what to say when people don’t understand: natashatracy.com/bipolar-blog... #thanksgiving #familynatashatracy.comHolidays Without Family -- Mental Health and Not Spending Holidays with FamilyHolidays without family can actually help your mental health. Here's how to do what you want and enjoy the holidays without your family. 011
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 25/11/2025Hot take: pain isn’t a gift—but it isn’t random torture either. In my new piece, I talk about emotional and physical pain as alarm systems, what they might be trying to protect you from, and why you’re not failing if it still hurts. Read it: l.natashatracy.com/emotional-pa... #bipolarsky #depressionl.natashatracy.comWhat If Your Emotional Pain Is Trying to Protect You? - Natasha Tracy Bipolar ExpertEmotional pain can feel pointless, but it isn’t random. Learn how emotional and physical pain act as alarm systems—and how listening can help you heal. 010
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 15/11/2025Two little duochrome troublemakers, fast asleep like they didn’t spend all morning causing chaos. If you’re looking for a moment of calm today, borrow this one. #caturday #happycaturday 040
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 10/11/2025Treatment-resistant doesn’t mean hopeless. I wrote what I wish I’d had: validation, a simple 72-hour plan, and the key questions to ask next. What helped you after a “no”? Read: l.natashatracy.com/failed-treat... #TMS #TRD #DepressionCare #Psychiatry #CopingSkills #MentalHealthWriting #Bipolarsky 010
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 06/11/2025Failed treatment hurts twice: no improvement and the crash after hope. Here’s how to get through the next 72 hours and plan your next move with your clinician. l.natashatracy.com/failed-treat... #TMS #depression #TRD #bipolarskyl.natashatracy.comTMS Didn’t Work for Me: The Grief of Failed Depression Treatment and What to Do Next - Natasha Tracy Bipolar ExpertTMS didn’t work? You’re not broken. Learn how to cope with failed depression treatment, a 72-hour plan, and what to ask your clinician next. 000
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 25/10/2025Caturday is for giant yawns and unapologetic naps. What refuels your batteries? 031
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 20/10/2025Starting TMS and worried about headaches or migraines? Read this first. What the pain feels like and the fixes that keep me going. l.natashatracy.com/tms-headaches #TMS #Migraine #Depressionl.natashatracy.comDoes TMS Cause Headaches or Migraines? My Experience + What Helped - Natasha Tracy Bipolar ExpertDo TMS treatments cause headaches or migraines? My first-hand guide explains the pain, what helps, and how to keep depression treatment on track. 010
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 15/10/2025In my 20s, I did 150 skydives. And while I no longer skydive, it is a punctuation mark in my life. Right now, I'm going through something difficult and this is my new mantra: I'm a skydiver; I can do anything. What has proven to you that you can do anything? #mantra #bipolar 010
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 10/10/2025World Mental Health Day isn’t just awareness. 2025 policy moves are shrinking access to therapy, meds, and crisis lines. I unpack what changed and why it matters. Read, save, share. l.natashatracy.com/mental-healt... #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthPolicy #MentalHealthCare #HealthEquityl.natashatracy.comWorld Mental Health Day, 2025: The Policy Rollbacks Making Mental Health Care Harder - Natasha Tracy Bipolar ExpertWorld Mental Health Day: U.S. policy rollbacks pause parity, cut 988 LGBTQ+ services, and shrink clinic funding. See what changed and why it matters. 011
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 04/10/2025Figaro is stately and gorgeous. Oh, and he knows it. 🐈⬛ Happy #Caturday, all. 040
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 17/09/2025Online mental health quizzes are everywhere, but most aren’t scientifically validated. Use PHQ-9, GAD-7, MDQ, ASRS, PCL-5, AUDIT—and treat results as a starting point, not a diagnosis. Full guide: l.natashatracy.com/quiz-vs-scre... #MentalHealth #PHQ9 #GAD7 #AI #SelfDiagnosis #bipolarskyl.natashatracy.comOnline Mental Health Quizzes vs. Validated Screenings: Use Real Tools - Natasha Tracy Bipolar ExpertThinking of taking a mental health quiz or asking AI for a diagnosis? Learn what’s valid (PHQ-9, GAD-7, MDQ, ASRS), what isn’t, and what to do next. 020
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 11/09/2025This National Suicide Prevention Week, I wish people would remember that suicidality is a treatable symptom, not a character flaw. Here are 10 truths I wish everyone knew, for those who struggle and those who love them. Read + share: l.natashatracy.com/suicide-truths #bipolarsky #suicidepreventionl.natashatracy.com10 Truths About Suicide and Suicide Attempts - Natasha Tracy Bipolar ExpertSuicide is hard to talk about but knowing truths about suicide and suicide attempts can help start conversations to prevent suicide. 021
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 10/09/2025That is a false dichotomy. Countries other than the US have guns. What they don't have is fields of dead children every year. Why you can't learn from all these other countries is beyond me. 030
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 09/09/2025I’ve attempted suicide. People with bipolar face some of the highest risks—up to half will attempt, and around 12% die by suicide. Silence kills, but open conversation can save lives. 💛 Ask me anything. #suicideprevention #talkaboutit #youarenotalone #bipolar #bipolarsky #ama 030
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 04/09/2025Which oral step-up treatment should you consider for #psoriasis in 2025? My plain-language guide breaks down new medication options, results, costs, guidance, and smart summer→fall skin tips. l.natashatracy.com/psoriasis-2025l.natashatracy.com Plaque Psoriasis in 2025: Oral Therapy Insights & Seasonal Skin Care Strategies Explore 2025 data on Sotyktu (deucravacitinib) vs Otezla (apremilast) for psoriasis control in the, including mechanisms, efficacy, safety, costs, American Academy of Dermatology guidelines, and exper... 010
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 04/09/2025What “chemical imbalance” misses—and how to stop the self-hatred spiral. Clear science, practical tools, and three archive reads. Read + share: l.natashatracy.com/aug-newsletter #bipolarsky #bipolar #mentalhealth 131
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 30/08/2025Kitties have looks that can kill. It's just part of their charm. 😼 Happy #Caturday, all! 0172
Natasha Tracy @natasha-tracy.bsky.social · 25/08/2025#Bipolar isn’t a "chemical imbalance." That myth oversimplifies & fuels stigma. Science shows real biological markers—from brain scans to genetics—that prove it’s a complex, medical illness. I wrote abt what the research really says → l.natashatracy.com/chemical-imb... #bipolarsky #survivingbipolar 252