Guided breathing does not fix anxiety or brain fog, but it helps me carry myself through the day when my thoughts spiral and the fog rolls back in.

Chronic insomnia wrecked my mornings. Guided breathing became my anchor when anxiety, ADHD paralysis, and bipolar fog hit before my feet touched the floor.

Living with ADHD means warp-speed thoughts, constant noise, and a brain that won’t shut up. How guided breathing meditation helps me hit pause—without pretending my mind goes quiet.

A mental health diagnosis can feel like a punch to your self-esteem, but it doesn’t define your worth. Here’s how I learned to separate my identity from bipolar, ADHD, and depression — and the practical tools that help me move forward with grit, clarity, and compassion.

A raw, unfiltered look at the mental tug-of-war that comes with bipolar disorder, addiction, and the brutal swings between hope and despair. “Torn” captures the fight between self-destruction and survival in its most honest form.