Inside Bipolar

Receiving a diagnosis of any major medical condition is scary. A bipolar disorder diagnosis can be even scarier. Many people may disagree, wondering if the doctor is correct.  Should you seek a second...

24 Juli 202343min

Most of us want to get rid of depressive periods, but we aren’t as sold on getting rid of manic periods. And why should we be?   Why won’t doctors just do what we want and relieve our depression while...

10 Juli 202336min

Are you interested in the pros and cons of using over-the-counter supplements to treat bipolar disorder? Some people are curious about them and others feel they are equivalent to prescription medicati...

26 Juni 202338min

Many of us have been told that maintaining a consistent routine is the key to living well with bipolar disorder. But does that ever annoy you? Does it feel like you’re being treated like a child? Afte...

12 Juni 202336min

Our host, Gabe Howard, often remarks that mania has the best public relations team in the world. Why else would mania be described as an unbelievable feeling of well-being and pure bliss? It seems man...

29 Maj 202342min

Our host, Gabe Howard, used to weigh over 550 pounds. These days, he maintains a healthier weight — and has done so for over 20 years. Many people, including Gabe, feel that binge eating is an example...

15 Maj 202347min

What about medical marijuana as a treatment for bipolar disorder? Now that cannabis is legal in many states, many people want to try smoking as a primary treatment method. Realistically, even before c...

1 Maj 202338min

Are you depressed in the morning and manic in the evening? Do you think that means you are a “rapid cycler”? What if it turns out that’s not the definition at all? Listen in as Gabe and Dr. Nicole dis...

17 Apr 202335min