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Tag: bipolar episode

This Story Gets Hairy

On 15th Jun 202615th Jun 2026 By Absurd RhioIn bipolar, mental health, Weekly Updates7 Comments

I went from brown hair to brown hair via a spectacular detour involving Vantablack ends, Anish Kapoor jokes, a scalp that felt sunburnt, and enough hair dye to chemically alter my postcode. It also turned into an unexpected lesson about how invisible struggle can be.

Thoughts While Sedated

On 6th Jan 2026 By Absurd RhioIn eating disorder, Mental Health Advocacy, mental health awareness, Recovery Updates1 Comment

Being sedated has made mindfulness accidentally achievable. My brain is finally quiet enough to exist without spiralling. It won’t last, and I know that, but for now I’m living inside the stillness — decorating my base, rescuing teddy bears, and letting slowness be enough.

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