Let Me Be SadSometimes I just need space to be sad. I am sad, but not depressed. I feel it is important to start off with that information, because those living with bipolar... By Birdie Thorn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions
Bipolar Episodes and Rapid Cycling: Take Our PollsWhen it comes to bipolar disorder, the textbooks may have their definitions and types, but when it comes to living with bipolar disorder – well, real experiences aren't always confined... By Bipolar Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions
A Little Backyard MindfulnessI love water. I lived within sight of a pretty big river in Wisconsin for over 7 years before we moved to Minnesota last summer. I loved going out on... By Lee Formella3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions
Misdiagnosed for 10 Years... And Finally Receiving a Bipolar DiagnosisHello. My name is Moon and I have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Relief was the first feeling I experienced after being told that I have bipolar disorder. My diagnosis... By Chaundra Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions
How Can You Bipolar? Let Me Count the Ways…The official handbook of mental health providers, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (or DSM, as it's known for short), breaks bipolar disorder down into categories. Most people... By Andrea Vassilev2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions
Bipolar Disorder: Why Does It Feel Like No One Understands?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... By Dennis Heil3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions
Bipolar and Conquering Self-StigmaThere is so much stigma associated with bipolar disorder. Societally, people with bipolar disorder may be seen as crazy, lazy, worthless, dangerous, and more. These messages are so strong, in... By Natasha Tracy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions
Navigating Bipolar Disorder as a First-Generation Indian WomanAs a first-generation Indian woman and a licensed therapist, my journey with bipolar disorder has been both challenging and enlightening. At the age of 19, I was diagnosed with this... By Vasavi Kumar3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions
Bipolar and Identity: We Are More Than a DiagnosisI made a choice 2 years ago to be as transparent as possible when it comes to discussing my bipolar diagnosis and all that comes with it. When I am... By Birdie Thorn3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions
Navigating Bipolar Disorder as an African American MotherIn the ever-changing balance of motherhood, my journey weaves through the intricate threads of bipolar disorder. As a Black woman, the challenges I face in managing this condition often intertwine... By Lindsay Anderson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions
Waiting For the Other Shoe to DropOne of my favorite expressions used to talk about bipolar is "waiting for the other shoe to drop." A little Googling informed me that this expression originated in turn of... By Andrea Vassilev3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions
I Have Bipolar Disorder. Am I A Good Person?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... By Dennis Heil3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions
Motivating Myself After a Mental Health SetbackEveryone experiences setbacks. Setbacks in life are to be expected. Worse, though, is the mental health setback. I work so hard to ensure that my mental health is the best... By Natasha Tracy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions
Dating and Talking About My Mental HealthTalking about my mental health when dating is tricky because I have bipolar disorder (not to mention generalized anxiety disorder). Do I mention mental health on the first date? How... By Natasha Tracy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions
Bipolar Disorder and the Mid-Life CrisisI have been having conversations with friends recently about the so-called dreaded mid-life crisis. Through various conversations with close friends, we discuss whether we are having a mid-life crisis and... By Wendy Ascione Juska2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions
Do I Need Help? What I Wish My Supports Would Say (And What I Wish They Wouldn't)When I need help, there are things I hope my supports will do and things I hope they won't. But it's hard for supportive people to know what those things... By Natasha Tracy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions
Avoiding a Tragedy in Love With Bipolar DisorderAs 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... By Dennis Heil3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions
How to Foster a Positive and Effective Doctor-Patient RelationshipThe doctor-patient relationship is such a critical one. I view it as a partnership that forms so you have someone on your side against the bipolar disorder. If you don't... By Natasha Tracy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions
Hire Me! Why Employers Shouldn't Overlook Me Because of BipolarAs a person with bipolar disorder, it should come as no surprise that I feel employers shouldn't be overlooking those of us with the illness. In fact, I feel employers... By Natasha Tracy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions