Helping Someone With Bipolar Disorder: What I Wish My Supports Would (and Wouldn't) SayWhen I need help, there are things I hope my supports will do and things I hope they won't. But it's hard...reactions
What to Do When Your Psychiatrist Isn't Listening to YouIt seems like many doctors don't listen to their patients, and when it comes to patients with mental illness, the problem tends...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
Work-Life Balance is a Key to Stability: Is it Possible?A perfect balance between work and life feels like a pipe dream in a world where billionaires are heroes and the price...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
Being Bipolar and Feeding Myself: How I Built a Food System for My Bipolar BrainI have a toxic relationship with the grocery store. When I'm feeling good and productive, I walk in with RECIPES, a LIST...reactions
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 It's Really Like to Experience Rapid Cycling in Bipolar DisorderRapid cycling bipolar disorder is a form of bipolar disorder where more than 3 mood episodes are experienced in a year, although...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
Bipolar Disorder, God, and the Thin Line Between Madness and DivinityFor a long time, I thought my mind was a curse. The highs that sent me soaring into the sky, believing I...reactions
Bipolar Disorder and AI: How Are You Using It for Your Health?Something has shifted in the last couple of years. A late-night symptom search now sometimes starts with an AI summary before it...reactions
Being Bipolar and... Organized! (Sort Of)Let's talk about the whirlwind of being bipolar and (DIS)organized. I've got 99 problems, and being bipolar and disorganized is most definitely...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
Moving Through the Stages of Grief: Bipolar DiagnosisWhen I first received a bipolar I diagnosis, I felt a wide range of emotions. It felt like I was moving through...reactions
Should You Trust Your Mental Health to an AI?To me, when I see a psychiatrist or psychologist, it’s all about trust. I don’t take medication prescriptions from a doctor I...reactions
How to Create a Mental Health Crisis PlanWhen living with bipolar disorder or another mental health condition, a crisis can sometimes arise. A mental health crisis is a medical...reactions
Hire Me! Why Employers Shouldn't Overlook Me Because of Bipolar DisorderAs a person with bipolar disorder, it should come as no surprise that I feel employers shouldn't be overlooking those of us...reactions
Channeling Creativity During a Bipolar Manic EpisodeLiving with bipolar disorder presents unique challenges, particularly during manic episodes. Over the years, I have learned to ride the wave of...reactions
Not “Bipolar” Enough: Society Has a Problem With Bipolar IIThis has been said before, but the entertainment industry has significantly contributed to the stigma surrounding bipolar disorder. When films or series...reactions
Perimenopause and Mental Health: When Hormones Complicate a Bipolar DiagnosisThe day I thought my bipolar disorder was relapsing, it turned out my hormones had scheduled a meeting I wasn't invited to...reactions
