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Maria Winfield

@msmariawinfield.bsky.social

Global Mental Health Advocate Bipolar Lived Experience Expert Writer Motivational Speaker Trauma Recovery Coach Expat ๐Ÿ“Panamรก

178 Followers  |  254 Following  |  102 Posts  |  Joined: 02.03.2025  |  2.0674

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Iโ€™m doing well today. I thought maybe I was depressed but now I see itโ€™s an unfamiliar stillness after more than two years of symptoms. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ

31.10.2025 17:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yes! This is beautiful. I did a lot of sobbing and pushed myself to take action. I got a mani pedi when I wanted to hide away. ๐Ÿ’

27.09.2025 23:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Iโ€™m checking in. Feeling a little down today. I think settling into my new life is bringing up grief about my old life. The last two years were full of trauma. My body feels safe. I said that yesterday. I know this is normal AND it hurts.

27.09.2025 19:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I understand now. Sending you peace.

15.09.2025 19:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Why is it too late?

15.09.2025 19:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I saw a new psychiatrist today and Iโ€™m happy to say that she really listened with empathy as I shared my history. Doctors in Panamรก really are as good as the expats told me. #grateful #panama #bipolarsky #mentalhealthadvocate #bipolarstrong

09.09.2025 22:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wow! Great pack. Thanks

06.09.2025 22:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Iโ€™ll look at it when I get home. Thank you ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ

06.09.2025 22:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My nervous system is at rest. As someone living with bipolar disorder, this feels like a miracle. Sending love #bipolarsky #mentalhealthadvocate #bipolardisorder #livedexperience

06.09.2025 22:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Iโ€™m happy to share that I moved to Panamรก ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ

I feel relaxed and my mind is still. Itโ€™s the best decision Iโ€™ve ever made for my mental health.

#bipolarsky #mentalhealthadvocate #bipolarlivedexperienceexpert

23.08.2025 23:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ

23.06.2025 23:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sending you even more luck!

23.06.2025 21:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you! Iโ€™m happy youโ€™re still here.

23.06.2025 21:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hello, Bipolar friends! Itโ€™s been a challenging couple of months. I had to go back into the hospital for a week at the end of April. Then, I had a really bad reaction to a new medication. My doctor took me off of it. I am finally feeling stable. I say Iโ€™m coming back to life. I hope you are well.

23.06.2025 21:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hello #BipolarSky and happy Mental Health Awareness Month.

I went into the hospital last Saturday. I'm home and much better.

03.05.2025 01:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Itโ€™s a perfect day to go to bed a little early.

25.04.2025 00:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Same!

24.04.2025 03:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Happy Earth Day! Itโ€™s a perfect day to walk barefoot in the grass.

22.04.2025 22:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sending hugs!

22.04.2025 22:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Me too!

22.04.2025 22:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My god!

22.04.2025 22:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Itโ€™s a perfect day to look up and enjoy what you see.

21.04.2025 22:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I love this!!!!

20.04.2025 23:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Itโ€™s a great day to celebrate something you like about yourself.

20.04.2025 23:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Itโ€™s a great day to say an affirmation. Mine is I Am Safe.

18.04.2025 19:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hi!

18.04.2025 19:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Itโ€™s a great day to stretch your body.

17.04.2025 00:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Itโ€™s okay to have a hard day.

15.04.2025 21:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hi!

15.04.2025 21:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Itโ€™s okay to take a day off from the world.

15.04.2025 00:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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