PinnedJ. M. CoolsinInvisible IllnessI Got Diagnosed With Bipolar II and I’m So RelievedThe first time I heard and vaguely understood what the word “bipolar” meant was when I was watching a reality competition show.·5 min read·Feb 4, 2019--7--7
J. M. CoolsPrivacy Has Been the Best Gift I Gave MyselfI haven’t written anything here in years, and that’s both by design and by coincidence.·8 min read·Jan 11, 2021----
J. M. CoolsWhat Netflix’s “You” Teaches Us About RomanceWhen I was in high school, I had my own ideas of what a romantic relationship looked like. I daydreamed of my then boyfriend appearing in…·7 min read·Feb 8, 2020----
J. M. CoolsLet Yourself DriftLife is a lot like swimming in the ocean. Life with mental illness adds extra weight to your limbs. Swimming constantly is tiring. There…·2 min read·Jun 24, 2019----
J. M. CoolsinInvisible IllnessDon’t Let Your Diagnosis Define YouBecause It Doesn’t·3 min read·Jun 16, 2019--5--5
J. M. CoolsinThe StartupWhich Types Of Critique You Should IgnoreHandling criticism is somewhat of a balancing act. It’s a necessary aspect of life that should be done with a calm and level head; however…·3 min read·Apr 29, 2019----
J. M. CoolsIf Your Treatment Plan Isn’t Working, Don’t Sweat ItThis post was inspired by and is for M.B.·3 min read·Apr 27, 2019----
J. M. CoolsinInvisible IllnessThe 6 Things You Don’t Believe When You’re DepressedDepression is a kick in the nuts. When you’re in it. You’re really in it, and it feels like it lasts forever.·4 min read·Apr 22, 2019--2--2
J. M. CoolsHow to Handle CriticismNobody likes to receive criticism. It’s typically negative and, depending on who’s giving it, can be a little harsh.·2 min read·Apr 15, 2019--1--1
J. M. CoolsinA Tired HeroineYou Were Never “Just Kids” to MeOnce I held you in my hands, I knew you were something special and that we needed to go on a journey together.·3 min read·Apr 6, 2019----