Dennis Heil

The day of diagnosis is intimidating and scary for most. Personally? I was pretty relieved when I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder because there was a reason that my life...

As a person with bipolar disorder who's spent a lot of time in mental health circles, one of the most common phrases I've heard is, "You should talk to someone."...

Many moons ago, in the ancient times of about 2009ish, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Like many people, I turned to the internet for more information about what I...

Everyone seems to have a slightly different relationship to their diagnosis with bipolar disorder. I know that when I was diagnosed over 15 years ago, I felt relief. Up until...

Obviously, there are distinct differences on the path of improved mental health and stability depending on one's personal circumstances. Personal circumstances changes a lot of context about any health issue...

Are you fighting the good fight for your mental health? Do you imagine the struggle for wellness as a war? Is it a battle every time you decide to attend...

I've often found living with mental illness to be a lonely thing. Much of that loneliness stems from the isolation of being in one's own mind. The average person can...

Am I a good person? Are you a good person? I find these questions are often asked because bipolar disorder can cause you to do some awful things that are...

As someone with bipolar disorder, heavy on the depression end, there are few things I've thought about more than love and happiness. I'm far from the only one. Everyone does...

About 12 years ago I decided to live openly with my mental disorders – high-functioning autism (HFA) and bipolar disorder. It was the right choice for me despite the difficulties...