Browsing: Bipolar
There are so many myths about what it’s like to live with bipolar disorder. People constantly make assumptions about it…
I hate platitudes in general, but I especially hate platitudes when applied to mental illness. It’s so condescending when people…
I have lost many years of life due to bipolar disorder. No, I don’t mean that I have a reduced…
Support for bipolar is important, but support for the bipolar you really need is even more so. We are all…
About 15% of women experience a depressive episode after the birth of a child. While most women who show symptoms…
Recently, I’ve had days where I’ve been useless due to bipolar disorder. My brain turned to rock. I couldn’t think…
In my life as a mental health advocate, I have seen people blame everything on bipolar disorder. This includes everything…
December 12, 2023 • Feature Story • 75th anniversary This story is part of a special one 75th anniversary series…
World Mental Health Day 2023 has been designated by the World Health Organization (WHO): mental health is a universal human…
Because of the black box warnings (also known as boxed warnings) on antidepressants, many people believe that antidepressants cause suicidal…