Living With The Unseen Blog

Kia ora. I write a blog that tells the story of my constant battle with Bipolar, its affect on my life and how I am now starting to get things back on track.

That’s correct! I have Bipolar 1 (Also suffer with PTSD , Anxiety and ADHD). I have had it since I was a young teenager, however, I was only diagnosed with it in my mid thirties. This diagnosis helped me understand why things had been happening the way they did in my life, it in a basic way helped me come to terms with who I am as a person and acknowledge that I think differently, and that is OK.

In reality I am 36 years old (in 2019). I am a bloke, have two wonderful kids and an amazing partner (not the mother of the kids). I am an Emergency Ambulance Officer and previous primary school teacher. I am passionate about emergency medicine, triage and life saving interventions.

I currently live in the North Island of New Zealand, however, I am actually from the United Kingdom. I lived in Liverpool (UK) until I was 25, emigrating at 25 to the tranquil New Zealand. As of 2019 I have been here for eleven years.

The funds raised here will go directly towards my blogs fees. I am aiming to receive $216, that will cover two years of a premium plan. This will directly allow me to continue blogging, reaching out to help others and advocating in the mental health circles.