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)...reactions
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...reactions
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...reactions
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...reactions
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...reactions
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...reactions
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...reactions
Bipolar.Mental-Health-Community.com Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on BIPOLAR.MENTAL-HEALTH-COMMUNITY.COM, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated...reactions
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...reactions
Why People with Bipolar Disorder Get MisdiagnosedWhen I saw a psychiatrist for the first time, I was incorrectly diagnosed. I thought I had bipolar disorder – the psychiatrist...reactions
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...reactions
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...reactions
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...reactions
Grieving a DiagnosisWhen I first received a bipolar I diagnosis, I felt a wide range of emotions. My feelings were aligned with the stages...reactions
Finding the Right Psychiatrist Is Not Always EasyI have been seeing psychiatrists for 25 years, and in that time, I've had various experiences with them. Sometimes, I've found psychiatrists...reactions
Bipolar Disorder and COVID-19Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with...reactions
Planning for a Mental Health CrisisWhen living with bipolar or another mental health disorder, sometimes a mental health crisis arises. A mental health crisis is no one’s...reactions
