Stories and Blogs by John McManamy

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• Why Did It Take So Long to Get Diagnosed?
  Expert Patient John McManamy recounts the long path to a bipolar disorder diagnosis.
• Is It Hard to Find Support Groups?
  Expert Patient John McManamy discusses the importance of support groups in bipolar disorder recovery.
• What Topics Do You Write About In Your Blogs?
  Expert Patient John McManamy shares his favorite blog topics - and what you can look forward to reading soon.
• Advice for Someone in Recovery
  Expert Patient John McManamy shares his best tips for individuals strugging toward mental illness recovery.
• Ask the Author: Living Well with Depression and Bipolar Disorder
  An interview with John McManamy, Expert Patient and author of a book about coping successfully with bipolar disorder and depression.
• Read John's Blog
  John shares his ongoing battle against bipolar disorder--and the triumphs of healing.
• The First 48 Hours With Bipolar Disorder
  You’ve just been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. What now? Expert Patient John McManamy gives you his tips on coping.
• True or False? The Top 10 Myths About Bipolar Disorder
  Expert Patient John McManamy gives you the real story.
• The First 48 Hours: Telling Your Family and Friends About Bipolar Disorder
  Whether or not to tell your friends and family about bipolar disorder is a difficult decision. Here you'll find tips on how and what to share.
• Having Your Cake and Eating It Too: Delicious and Healthy Recipes from John McManamy
  If you've been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, you need to make smart choices about your diet - but that doesn't mean only carrots and celery.
• Understanding Hypomania: Energies Bop, Inhibitions Drop, Ideas Pop
  John McManamy, who has battled bipolar disorder, explains what you need to know about hypomania and its deceptive qualities.