Things That Annoy Your Psychiatrist (That They’ll Never Tell You)
We all like to think that our psychiatrists are perfect paragons of virtue and that we are their only patients. But, deep down, we all know that isn’t really true. Psychiatrists see multiple patients,...
4 Juli 202237min
Disclosing Bipolar to Friends and Colleagues
Everyone wants to have relationships with people – even if it is to just say hi and bye to our neighbors or get along with our colleagues at work. But when you have bipolar disorder, making new friend...
27 Juni 202230min
Medication Noncompliance in Bipolar Disorder
Whenever medication is discussed as it relates to bipolar disorder, someone will bring up medication compliance. Generally, it’s posed as a question, “Why aren’t people with bipolar disorder med compl...
20 Juni 202231min
Why Is There a Type 1 and 2 in Bipolar Disorder?
Do you have bipolar I or bipolar II? What are the differences and does it matter? Does debating which one is worse actually distract all of us from getting better? In this episode, Dr. Nicole Washingt...
13 Juni 202230min
Pregnancy Considerations with Bipolar Disorder
Both bipolar disorder and pregnancy have unique medical challenges. How do those challenges converge? Is it safe to take medication while pregnant? What about while breastfeeding? Is the postpartum pe...
6 Juni 202234min
Diagnosis Flip-Flop with Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar or not bipolar? That is the question. Why do doctors change their minds about a diagnosis, and does altering a diagnosis mean they aren’t good at their profession? Does a change mean you are ...
30 Maj 202232min
Combatting Sexual Side Effects With Your Doctor
Are you having trouble with your sex life, but you don't think your doctor will understand? You decide that it's too awkward to explain, so you'd rather just stop taking the medication and tell no one...
23 Maj 202231min
Inpatient Commitment Trauma in Bipolar Disorder
Can a psychiatrist just point to someone with bipolar disorder and commit them? What factors into that decision – are their guidelines, laws, or rules? And what about the reaction of families and frie...
16 Maj 202231min
