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Our monthly column MOM WITH<\/a> aims to redefine what it means to be a \"normal\" mother by focusing on how it feels to live with a mental disorder. We see you, we hear you, and we're in this together.<\/em><\/p>

Nakia “Dawn” Whittaker-Woody, is an administrative professional and CEO of KISS Virtual Services<\/a>. She is also a loving mom to two daughters, ages 21 and 27. Nakia suffers from anxiety, ADHD, and has a diagnosis of Bipolar 1. She was officially diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age 30 and ADHD in 2015.<\/p>

Bipolar disorder is a mental disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, concentration, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. For a working mom, having bipolar disorder can bring about many challenges that, to the average mom, are likely too hard to fathom. <\/p>

“Bipolar disorder involves significant mood instability,” explains psychologist Dr. Emily Guarnotta. “A person with this condition will vacillate between periods of mania or intense euphoria or irritability and depression. These significant mood shifts can interfere with a woman's ability to care for her children. A woman with bipolar disorder may have difficulty being present with her children, caring for their needs, and communicating effectively.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Our monthly column MOM WITH aims to redefine what it means to be a “normal” mother by focusing on how it feels to live with a mental disorder. We see you, we hear you, and we’re in this together.Nakia “Dawn” Whittaker-Woody, is an administrative professional and CEO of KISS Virtual Services. 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