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Five Things I Have Learned
I do not ‘suffer from bipolar disorder,’ though I once did. It is not because I am ‘cured’ but because I have learned a lot about managing symptoms.
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Bipolarish: A Tale of Two Seasons
My sunny seasons produced poems, books and lots of activity. But the winters were dreadfully dark and anxious.
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Learning to Love Myself—and My Bipolar Disorder
I had heard of bipolar disorder, but I had stigmatized and stereotypical ideas about what people with bipolar disorder were like.
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Bipolar Disorder: A Fire that Can Fuel Creativity
Get the inside look at Kay Jamison, expert on bipolar disorder and author of the book Touched With Fire, that was recently adapted into a film starring Katie Homes and Luke Kirby. -
Mental Illness in the Oval Office
Did you know that many of our past presidents have lived with a mental health condition? Here are a few that you may not have known about. -
When I’m Tired
I want people to stop using the term ‘I’m so depressed’ or ‘I’m feeling so bipolar’ as ways to describe their current mood. It diminishes what I’m struggling with.
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Touched with Fire Offers a Look into the Often Difficult Relationships Within Families
Paul Dalio, writer and director of the film, Touched With Fire, shares his personal experience living with bipolar disorder and his inspiration for this film. -
How Star Wars Helped My Mental Illness
One of the hardest parts of mental illness is feeling completely alone. For me, sharing my struggles with others and hearing about theirs has been monumental in my recovery.
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Thank You, Ted Stanley, a Giant in Mental Illness Research
Ted Stanley, a committed and dedicated member of the mental health community passed away earlier this week. Here are a few of the amazing things he accomplished during his life. -
Outside Stigma’s Window
Ashamed and made guilty by my diagnosis and bad habits, I felt like I hit the bottom of a valley. I got stuck and felt like I was sinking into quicksand with no way out.