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Jacki is a writer, an artist, a survivor, a crafter, a lover & a dreamer...
Jacki lives with bipolar I disorder, ptsd, borderline personality disorder & schizotypal disorder. She enjoys writing about these topics in order to help spread awareness and smash the stigma of mental illness.
Jacki also writes poetry and enjoys reading about psychology, true crime & the paranormal. She has dreamt of being a professional author since she was a little girl.
When not writing or reading, Jacki spends time with her fiance and their two cats, dances in thunderstorms and creates *impulse art*.
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Jacki lives with bipolar I disorder, ptsd, borderline personality disorder & schizotypal disorder. She enjoys writing about these topics in order to help spread awareness and smash the stigma of mental illness.
Jacki also writes poetry and enjoys reading about psychology, true crime & the paranormal. She has dreamt of being a professional author since she was a little girl.
When not writing or reading, Jacki spends time with her fiance and their two cats, dances in thunderstorms and creates *impulse art*.
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Bipolar I Disorder with Psychotic Features: From ExperienceA glimpse into the life of the author & how bipolar I disorder effects her life. -
What is Schizotypal Personality Disorder?Schizotypal personality disorder is a little-discussed personality disorder, and is therefore often misunderstood. This is a brief overview of what schizotypal personality disorder is from someone who has been diagnosed with spd.
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Our The Nightmare Before Christmas WeddingHere is an overview of how my fiance and I are incorporating Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' into our upcoming wedding.
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What is Self-injury?Learn what constitutes self-injury & other basics from the author's personal experience. -
Finding Recovery (Self-injury)A poem about self-injury & the struggle to become a "recovered" self-injurer.
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Meeting Jacki BeanSeven interesting facts you didn't know you needed to know about me, Jacki Bean!
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Bipolar Disorder: The Upside of Mental IllnessExploring the positive aspects of bipolar disorder, a lifelong mental illness. -
Lithium: My ExperienceAn account of taking lithium as a mood stabilizer prescribed for bipolar disorder. Includes helpful information, such as side effects.
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Lose Weight: 5 Tips for Weight LossMany people struggle with weight. Here are five tips for making it just a little bit easier. -
What's Next for Oprah Winfrey?This season will be Oprah Winfrey's last as a daytime talk show host. She won our hearts when she took over the talk show circuit in 1986, and over the years she has kept viewers glued to their screens. So what's next for Ms. O?
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A Brief History of HalloweenHalloween is that fun time of year when we get to dress up in silly or scary costumes, trick-or-treat with our little ones, and have an excuse to eat excessive amounts of candy! But where did Halloween come from, anyway?
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Most Outrageous Moments in VMA HistorySome people watch MTV's Video Music Awards for the music. This article is for the rest of us. Join me as I remember some of the most outrageous moments in the history of the VMAs. -
9-11: An Inside Job?Let Freedom Ring. -
2010 Video Music Awards: Performances, Awards & a Meat DressHighlights from the 2010 VMAs, including dramatic performances, moonmen winners &, of course, Lady Gaga. What you need to know to stand around the water cooler this week.
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Planning a Non-Traditional WeddingSome tips from a non-traditional bride-to-be about overcoming obstacles of a non-traditional wedding. -
Jersey Shore: Reality -vs- Reality TVMTV's "Jersey Shore" has a negative impact on the actual Jersey Shore & its locals. -
Throw a Killer Halloween Party!Halloween is a time for candy, costumes, and parties! Have a great time this year with family & friends using these simple tips for throwing a killer Halloween party to remember! -
Don't Call Your Ex: 5 Easy TipsWe have all been tempted to call an ex-boyfriend or girlfriend, but here are five ways to avoid embarrassment & falling back into old patterns. -
The Stigma of Mental HealthHow far has society evolved when it comes to the stigma and treatment of those with mental illness?
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You Never Drink AloneA lyrical poem about alcoholism and the effect it has on someone who loves the alocholic. -
Recognizing a Toxic RelationshipWe've all heard the term "toxic relationship". Here's how to recognize if you are in a toxic relationship, and some signs that you should definitely run the other way. -
Alcoholism: Outside Looking InA poem by the partner of an alcoholic.
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Purple GloryA haiku celebrating the most passionate color, the color purple.
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How to Make a Magazine Collage BraceletA step-by-step guide to making a magazine collage bracelet. Turn your old bangle into a wearable piece of art in less than a half-hour!
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Tips for Successful Ghost HuntingGhost hunting tips from a self-proclaimed "expert" on the paranormal. Great ghost hunting tips for beginners, as well as helpful reminders for experienced paranormal investigators.
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Living with Bipolar DisorderFrom someone who has been diagnosed, medicated, hospitalized & treated for Bipolar Disorder comes this account of what it feels like to live with this lifelong illness. A good read for those with a loved one suffering from Bipolar Disorder.