Coping With Bipolar
Im an artist and writer who has struggled with bipolar disorder since I was a teenager, but I wasnt diagnosed until I was in my forties. At that time I went through a severe depression and had to get a leave of absence from my teaching position at George Washington University. When I described my life to a psychiatrist, he said I was bipolar, and that explained a lot of the messes Id gotten into.
Im looking forward to the opportunity to share my bipolar perspective with you on a regular...
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From Our Experts
Coping WIth Meds: The Bipolar Question of the Week
Eek! I’m adjusting meds! On Monday, I had some dental work done. I walked out feeling like a horse - a big Clydesdale - kicked me in the... Read more »
Coping With That Very Helpless Feeling: The Bipolar Question of the...
For me, this wasn’t a good week to be bipolar. I run my own business, and one of my income streams dried up. Not good. Now I have to... Read more »
Coping with the Very Lonely Journey: The Bipolar Question of the Week
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A Kaleidoscope of Color
There have been times in my recovery journey where I surrounded my self with gray black, white, and blue. My environment perfectly... Read more »
Shopping: My Early Warning-Sign of Bipolar Symptoms
A few months ago, I woke bolt upright in bed and panicked. Why in the world had I placed a huge bid on an online shopping auction site... Read more »
From Our Sources
Ask the Author: Living Well with Depression and Bipolar Disord...
Expert patient John McManamy, who has battled bipolar disorder, is taking his voice to a new level. His informative and provocative book, Living... Read more »
Living With Bipolar Disorder: Six Key Coping Strategies
I’m often asked how to cope with bipolar disorder. It is a question all of us with the disorder are asked. The truth is, sometimes we cope... Read more »
Questions and Answers About Bipolar Disorder
Here are some common questions and issues to think about regarding a diagnosis of bipolar disorder: 1. How do I know that I have bipolar... Read more »
Bipolar Disorder: Healthy Recipes
Food is sustenance, comfort, friendship, spirituality, community, and love. With our illness, though, it can also earn us bonus mileage to the... Read more »
The First 48 Hours with Bipolar Disorder
You never find happy individuals walking into a psychiatrist’s office for the first time. People with bipolar disorder only seek help when their... Read more »
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