Living with Bipolar I: My First Manic Episode
Manic episodes caused by bipolar disorder can be confusing and challenging to manage. Hear from NAMI Member Claudette Pombo about her experience with her first known manic episode while trying to attend her circus-themed wedding. She details her journey from the wedding; getting help; getting a diagnosis of Bipolar I, PTSD, General Anxiety Disorder and OCD; and finding NAMI.
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- Find Your Local NAMI
- Living With a Mental Health Condition Overview
- Understanding Health Insurance
- Finding a Mental Health Professional
- Understanding Your Diagnosis
- What to Do In a Crisis
- Romantic Relationships
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- Finding Stable Housing
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- Reentry After a Period of Incarceration
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- Service Members & Veterans
- Mental Health at Work
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- Warning Signs & Symptoms
- Types of Conditions Overview
- Anxiety Disorders
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Dissociative Disorders
- Eating Disorders
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive Disorder
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- Psychosis
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Schizophrenia
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