Crazy for Life

Escapades of a bipolar princess.

Victoria Maxwell

How to Stop Struggling with Anxiety and Uncertainty

This year has been one gigantic sh*% show. To maintain my sanity, I've been using one of my favorite and most effective strategies to help with stress and anxiety.

How Peer Support Training Is Reducing My Imposter Syndrome

Imposter syndrome feels like a gummy fear slithering around my internal landscape whispering, “You don’t belong here. They’re going to find out you don't know anything."

Not Another Bipolar Memoir: An Excerpt

I’m writing a book. As I write it, I’m going to, from time to time, share excerpts with you.

My Father’s Racism Inspired Me to Take Action

Because of my dad and the change in him that I witnessed, I was inspired to support MOSAIC, a non-profit that serves newcomers helping them succeed and overcome discrimination.

Pluto the Talking Dog Is Good for Your Mental Health

Guess what? I haven’t been wasting my time watching cute animal videos afterall. Science shows viewing cute images of animals can boost mood, improve focus and even productivity.

Are You Guilty of Tweeting Hashtags to Reduce Racism?

I want to be an effective non-optical ally, not just someone who tweets a hashtag. I have a lot to learn.

6 Ways to Increase Uncertainty Tolerance

Knowledge is power, they say. Getting accurate information about anxiety, how it works, and the tips to increase "uncertainty tolerance" can be anxiety-reducing in itself.

Make Your Workplace Psychologically Safe + Mentally Healthy

I’m excited to pass along this new workplace mental health resource I’ve discovered: the evidence-based 'Workplace Mental Health Playbook for Business Leaders.'

Finding a Way to Be Spiritual and Mentally Ill

For years I tried to manage without help from the medical system. I put up all the clichéd roadblocks: I don’t trust big pharma, doctors just want to push their agenda and their pills.

Dudes & Dogs "Walk & Talk" Helps Men’s Mental Health

Rob Osman, who has struggled with social anxiety and depression, created a dog walking group for guys to gab about their feelings and struggles (if they so choose).

3 COVID-19 Silver Linings

The following COVID-19 "silver linings" might not be relevant to you—but I offer them in the spirit of kindness and support.

5 Tips to Beat Perfectionism at Work

When perfectionism is running roughshod all over me and my mind, one way I manage it is by creating my own mantras. Here are my current “progress-not-perfection” prompts.

The Healing Power of Sharing Your Story

True stories may be the most powerful stories there are.

Supporting Adult Children With Mental Illness

Recovery is possible. Recovery should be the expectation. There is still reason to hope. There are solutions, though the road may be arduous.

Try This Post-Holiday Hack to Boost Mental Health at Work

Think of moments of joy like moments of silence – but without the focus on dead people. Personal, brief and meaningful.

Curb Your Perfectionism

Perfectionism can become a destructive live-in monster. Here are nine tips to begin to let go of perfectionistic tendencies.

Other People’s Trauma Is Way Worse Than Mine—or Is It?

Until recently, I never identified as someone who went through childhood trauma. Ron Doctor’s definition describes trauma in a new light.

10 Strategies that Could Have Helped Me Accept My Diagnosis

Here are questions and approaches my family, psychiatrist, other health professionals and my friends could have used to help me become more aware and more accepting of my illness.

Do You Hear What I Hear? How Music Creates Well-Being for Me

Distraction is an underrated coping strategy. It gives me a focus other than my rumination. It’s important for me to choose the "right" kind of music, however.

Wabi sabi and the Failure Bow Could Just Change Your Life

What is wabi-sabi? Contrary to what I thought it was, it’s not related to wasabi or sushi. Though it is of Japanese origin.

Can This Online Productivity App Help Reduce Depression?

I’ve been talking to strangers from foreign countries online. Wait. It’s not what you think. 

Two Quick Tools for When Anxiety & Depression Run Rampant

When anxiety overwhelmed me the whole letting it be and noticing seemed like a really bad idea. Until I listened to a podcast reminding me of 1 paramount ingredient I'd forgotten.

12 Things My Husband Does that Help When I’m Struggling

A chronic mental health condition is like addiction. Even when well managed, its presence is still felt in the relationship.

Do You Have to Choose?

Mental illness and spiritual awakening are not mutually exclusive.

Homage to My Mom and Our Mental Illnesses

The anxiety that needles my stomach and muddles my mind offers a way in for me to comprehend all those years when you fretted and paced and wrung your hands.

Resources to Help Employers Address Workplace Mental Health

Besides good communication strategies, employers and co-workers need resources - these are some of the ones I recommend.

Help Prevent Relapse of Mental Illness

This is a strategy I’ve set up with my husband. It’s not a miracle solution, but it can help lessen the blows of bipolar disorder, psychosis, and anxiety that I live with.

A Brief History of a Lucky Woman

Some of you know my story. Many don’t. Every experience is unique and equally valuable. Though our stories are ours alone, it always amazes me how similar our journeys can be.

The No-Resolution Resolution

A radio segment rings in the New Year by celebrating our unique messy lovely selves with a particular partiality on self-acceptance.

10 of My Favourite Quotes that I Live, Learn, and Love From

The following are ‘bon mots’ that I think are divine. I mean that literally. I believe, words and their authors are often supernaturally (in the good sense) inspired...

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