Exploring the Gritty and Ugly Sides of Bipolar
Addressing the more difficult and less discussed aspects of bipolar disorder, such as the high suicide rates associated with the condition, the severe impacts of depressive episodes, and societal stig...
4 Mar 202443min
Is “I’m Bipolar” a Stigmatizing Statement?
If you spend time discussing bipolar disorder, you’ll quickly see there are many complexities and controversies surrounding language and identity. Today’s conversation aims to emphasize respect and pe...
19 Feb 202438min
Managing Urges and Impulses with Bipolar
“Bipolar urges" are the strong desires or impulses that people managing bipolar disorder may experience. Sometimes, giving in to these impulses can lead to significant life changes, such as quitting a...
5 Feb 202439min
Borderline Personality Disorder vs. Bipolar. Why the Confusion?
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is often compared to — or even confused with — bipolar disorder. Many people are curious whether BPD and bipolar are the same thing with different names. In this...
22 Jan 202441min
Attending College with Bipolar Disorder
We’ve talked about how to manage going back to work after a bipolar diagnosis. But what about going to school? What is college like with bipolar disorder? What are the unique challenges of trying to n...
8 Jan 202448min
Maintaining Long-Term Recovery with Bipolar Disorder
It can take a long time to reach recovery with bipolar disorder, but once you do, what then? Is it over? Can you stop going to support groups, monitoring your sleep, and tracking your moods? What abou...
25 Des 202337min
Annoying Things Psych Docs Say to Patients
We asked on social media for the most annoying things people’s psychiatrists have ever said to them. Wow, did we get some responses! From access to care to dismissing symptoms to offering nonsensical ...
11 Des 202336min
Does What You Eat Affect Bipolar?
There isn’t a specific diet that will cure bipolar disorder, but that doesn’t mean what we eat has no impact on how we feel. In fact, our diet can directly affect how we feel, which can drive the symp...
27 Nov 202340min
