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
All Things TherapyFor most of us with bipolar disorder, medication plays a critical role in managing our symptoms. However, therapy is also a vital component in the effective treatment of the condition... By Andrea Vassilev, PsyD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions
Should You Be Open About Living With Bipolar Disorder?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... By Dennis Heil2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions
Parents – Tell Your Kids About Your Mental IllnessMany mental illnesses tend to run in families. It's not always the same mental illness in every generation, but mental illnesses tend to clump. Despite this, people tend not to... By Natasha Tracy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions
Special Considerations for Older People With Bipolar DisorderExperts are paying more attention to bipolar disorder in older people. People with bipolar disorder who are over 40 or 50 years of age have not always been the focus... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions
Grieving a DiagnosisWhen I first received a bipolar I diagnosis, I felt a wide range of emotions. My feelings were aligned with the stages of grief. Instead of grieving a loved one... By Wendy Ascione Juska2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions
Sleep and Bipolar DisorderBipolar disorder is a lifelong mental health condition. It causes extreme changes in mood. There are episodes of emotional highs, called mania, and emotional lows, called depression. Bipolar disorder can... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions
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 to be the worst influence in my life... By Natasha Tracy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions
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 decidedly unsupportive utterances. While people rarely mean to... By Natasha Tracy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions
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 episodes but are not as severe. However, even... By Natasha Tracy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions
Want to Write for Us?Would you like to share your experience with bipolar disorder and help others? We're looking to add new voices to our Patient Leader team and would love to meet you!... By Bipolar Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions
Having a Parent With Bipolar DisorderThe impact of bipolar disorder reaches far beyond the person diagnosed. Bipolar disorder can affect the lives of family and friends. While experience with bipolar disorder is unique, the mental... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions
What It Feels Like When Your Doctor Doesn't Listen to YouIt seems like many doctors don't listen to their patients, and when it comes to patients with mental illness, the problem tends to be even worse. Sometimes, I've been lucky... By Natasha Tracy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions
Coping With Grief When Living With Bipolar DisorderThe goal of managing bipolar disorder is keeping mood swings minimal. Finding a good treatment plan and avoiding triggers is helpful. Some triggers, like grief, appear suddenly. Grief can be... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions
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 disagreed. He said I had unipolar depression (depression... By Natasha Tracy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions
Bipolar Disorder and Creativity: Is There a Link?There is a popular notion that bipolar disorder and creativity are linked. You may be familiar with famous writers, musicians, poets, and artists who also had bipolar. Creative geniuses with... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions
What I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me During My Bipolar DiagnosisWhen I was 20 years old, I was crying often and without reason. I traveled across Europe at that age, tears blurring the sites I had always wanted to see... By Natasha Tracy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions
Living With Bipolar Disorder: Attention and Memory IssuesBipolar disorder can have a wide range of symptoms, and not everyone with bipolar has the same experience. But for many with bipolar, the condition affects their ability to think... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions
Will I Ever Find the Right Bipolar Treatment?It was a Friday night the first time I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I was sitting in front of my computer screen 25 years ago and reading page after... By Natasha Tracy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions
Routine and Bipolar DisorderConsistent daily routines are important for people with bipolar disorder. Biological processes that regulate daily body cycles (circadian rhythms) may not work well in people with bipolar disorder. Stabilizing daily... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactions
