Coping with Grief When You Have Bipolar Disorder Is Complicated"I just want it to be over," I told my friend Brittany. The tears I was fighting so hard to keep inside...reactions
What to Do When Your Psychiatrist Doesn't ListenIt seems like many doctors don't listen to their patients, and when it comes to patients with mental illness, the problem tends...reactions
NOW CLOSED: Bipolar.Mental-Health-Community.com GiveawayThe Mindful Moment Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! For those living with bipolar disorder, a consistent routine isn’t...reactions
Bipolar, Nutrition and Feeling Good (Healthy)Two very important notes to start. Number 1 - I’m not a doctor or nutritionist. And number 2 - I ate about...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
Bipolar Episodes and Rapid Cycling: Take Our PollsWhat do bipolar symptoms feel like? Textbooks may have their definitions and types. But when it comes to living with bipolar disorder...reactions
Navigating the Psychiatrist Relationship with Bipolar DisorderI have been seeing psychiatrists for 25 years, and in that time, I've had various experiences with them. Sometimes, I've found psychiatrists...reactions
How Can I Find Mindful Moments in My Busy Schedule?For those living with bipolar disorder, a consistent routine isn’t just a goal - it’s an important part of managing a mental...reactions
Navigating Mid-Life and Aging With Bipolar DisorderI have been having conversations with friends recently about the so-called dreaded mid-life crisis. Through various conversations with close friends, we discuss...reactions
4 Ways I Protect My Peace From Social Media & HeadlinesThe night of January 7, 2025, Los Angeles, the city where I was born and raised, was on fire again. This time...reactions
5 Qualities of a Good TherapistI have had many years of therapy and have seen many therapists. I first started therapy as a child because of my...reactions
Bipolar Medication is the Foundation of RecoveryNo one wants to move back in with their parents at 30 - no one. Oftentimes, this actually turns out to be...reactions
What It’s Like When Your Parent Has Bipolar DisorderThe impact of bipolar disorder reaches far beyond the person diagnosed. Bipolar disorder can affect the lives of family and friends. While...reactions
My Plan for Hypomanic Episodes – What I Do FirstI have bipolar disorder type 2, and thus, experience hypomanic episodes, not manic episodes. Hypomanic episodes have the same symptoms as manic...reactions
How You Can Destigmatize Mental Health Every DayMental health stigma is real. Mental illness stigma is really real. It seems that we’ve reached a place in our culture where...reactions
How to Build a Positive Doctor-Patient Relationship for Bipolar DisorderThe doctor-patient relationship is such a critical one. I view it as a partnership that forms so you have someone on your...reactions
5 Things Not to Say to Someone with Bipolar DisorderI have been a professional mental health advocate for 14 years now, and I have a lot of experience hearing supportive and...reactions
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...reactions
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...reactions
Bipolar Disorder and the Biological Clock: How Routine Impacts Your Circadian RhythmConsistent daily routines are important for people with bipolar disorder. Biological processes that regulate daily body cycles (circadian rhythms) may not work...reactions
