Category Archives: mental health issues

Bipolar Me – Things are moving.

Posted on October 9, 2019 by martinupfold

Last Month I blogged about hunting for a new home for myself and the challenges it presents… Well guess what- I have a home. As of the beginning of this month I am now a tenant in a small flat … Continue reading →

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Bipolar Me- Life has Changed

Posted on September 15, 2019 by martinupfold

It has been well over year since I last wrote anything. I have procrastinated enough. The reason I haven’t written is due to my state simply not being what it normally is. In the last twelve months there has been … Continue reading →

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Bipolar Me- Times Change

Posted on July 17, 2018 by martinupfold

It has been quite a while since I last blogged. Nearly a year in fact. It’s not that i didn’t want to but a case of not feeling up to saying much. Suffice to say things have changed in that … Continue reading →

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Kieran, our Kieran

Posted on December 11, 2017 by martinupfold

This is one of the hardest blogs I have ever written. As I write there are tears welling in my eyes. The reason as you read will become apparent. For those who don’t know Kieran, our eldest son, has Aspergers … Continue reading →

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Bipolar me – Chasing the rainbow

Posted on October 2, 2017 by martinupfold

I have chased the rainbow and at the end of it I have done the seemingly impossible for someone who has bipolar and depression – I’ve found and secured a permanent and stable job with a decent wage. It’s working … Continue reading →

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Bipolar Me – Working continues

Posted on August 11, 2017 by martinupfold

Things are moving forward at a pace in life. After much trying I finally secured a more permanent and secure job working in Hull city centre. Unfortunately I cannot say too much at the moment as things are still being … Continue reading →

Posted in Bipolar, Bipolar disorder, depression, Mental health, mental health issues, Uncategorized | Tagged bd, benefits, bipolar disorder, creativity, depression, Discrimination, employment, jobhunting, jobseeking, mental health, mental health issues, unemployment | 2 Comments

Bipolar Me- Life so far.

Posted on July 27, 2017 by martinupfold

It’s been at least 3 months or so since I last blogged. My last blog was about how I was discriminated by a potential employer. That situation has still left a bitter taste in my mouth. However despite this I … Continue reading →

Posted in Bipolar, Bipolar disorder, depression, Mental health, mental health issues, Uncategorized | Tagged bipolar, bipolar disorder, blog, Blogging, depression, employment, jobhunting, jobseeking, mental health, unemployment, Work experience | 4 Comments

Bipolar Me – Discrimination

Posted on May 12, 2017 by martinupfold

There are many things I am unaccustomed to. A few of those things is an overwhelming sense and feeling of anger, frustration and injustice. I have been discriminated against on mental health grounds. It does not matter if you are … Continue reading →

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Bipolar Me – Urban exploration; The Lord Line Building

Posted on January 4, 2017 by martinupfold

Today has been a productive day. As always I set myself a day or some time to my photography. As always I have difficulty deciding where to go. Thought of going out of Hull. However a friend on social media … Continue reading →

Posted in Bipolar, Bipolar disorder, mental health issues, photography, Uncategorized, Urban Exploration | Tagged bipolar, Hull, Hull2017, photography, Urban, Urban Exploration | 1 Comment

Bipolar Me- My Recent Photography

Posted on December 7, 2016 by martinupfold

It’s been a while since I’ve typed anything. So here goes. This week I decided to get out of the house as I’ve been kicking my heels with boredom. staring at the four walls is never good or healthy for … Continue reading →

Posted in Bipolar disorder, Blogging, Mental health, mental health issues, photography, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

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