The Friendship Formula Friendships require cultivation and cooperation to thrive. When one of the friends also has to cope with a mood disorder, things can be even more complicated. By Sasha Kildare Friendship & Boundaries: Secret Saboteurs Learning the art of gracefully exiting from draining friendships and seeking more positive companionships. By Sasha Kildare SoundOFF!...
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Bipolar & the Entrepreneur Advantage The personality traits of entrepreneurs and those with bipolar often overlap; the key to success is embracing both the strengths and vulnerabilities. By Michele Wojciechowski & Robin L. Flanigan FEATURES When Stigma Strikes Close to Home Stigma stings, but when it happens in our own backyard—family, friends, and community not...
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The Truth About the Link Between Bipolar Mania and Creativity Twenty-five years after Kay Redfield Jamison convincingly linked bipolar disorder and artistic genius, we look at the latest evidence exploring—and expanding on—that theory. By Donna Jackel FEATURES How to Get Your Life Back on Course After a Bipolar Relapse Repairing relationships, routines, and...
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Zack McDermott on His Memoir and His Mom As beautifully told in his book Gorilla and the Bird, former attorney Zack McDermott relied on his mother’s unconditional support while winning his way back to stability. By Stephanie Stephens FEATURES Beyond CBT: See Which Psychotherapy Fits Your Bipolar Whether you challenge your negative thought...
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The ties that bind If relationship problems frequently tie you up in knots, you are not alone. We explore ways you can keep things together when your moods threaten to pull you and your loved ones apart. By Robin L. Flanigan FEATURES Rocking steady with Ellen Forney bp Magazine columnist, Melody Moezzi, delves into Ellen...
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Justin Peck: Taking the Wheel of his Bipolar He’s a fearless motorsport champion, entrepreneur, loving father and now author; but it’s his fierce drive in navigating the rocky road of mental health that makes him a true hero. By Linda Childers FEATURES The enemy within: Tools to Stop Self-Sabotage You may not realize your self-defeating...
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Get Your Hopes Up The belief that your life can and will get better is a vital part of recovery from bipolar disorder. Luckily, hope is a renewable resource. By Donna Jackel Hope is the Thing with Feathers: Taking Wing Out of Bipolar Depression In the midst of bipolar depression, writing as a creative outlet...
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Bipolar Disorder and Grappling With Obsessive Thinking If you’re frequently entangled in obsessive thinking, you might be surprised to know you’re far from alone. We look at ways you can take charge when intrusive thoughts start to run amok. By Robin L. Flanigan FEATURES Love and Bipolar: Real-Life Tips From Four Long-Term Couples What’s the...
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The ABCs of Disclosure in the Workplace If bipolar symptoms are putting your job at risk, it’s time to educate yourself about disability protections and what you do and don’t need to share about your diagnosis. By Stephanie Stephens FEATURES A Safe Space—What To Know About Going To The Hospital Hospitalization: for or against? Whatever...
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Bipolar and Controlling Impulsivity Reckless actions are a common symptom of bipolar disorder, even outside of mania. Good coping tools can rein in impulsivity and prevent the negative consequences. By Robin L. Flanigan FEATURES Impulsivity: What’s happening in the brain Scientists around the world are trying to understand the roots of impulsivity and impulse control...
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Conductor Ronald Braunstein—Making Music, Fighting Stigma Ronald Braunstein uses his experience with bipolar disorder to help other musicians with brain-based disorders find a safe place to create music with his Me2/Orchestra. By Robin L. Flanigan FEATURES Getting a Grip on Mania Manic episodes in bipolar I play out differently for different people, but often have...
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Maria Bamford Turns Bipolar Into Funny Business In her stand-up, the comedian spoofs her diagnosis as “the new gladiator sandal.” She’s reaching new audiences with her Netflix series Lady Dynamite, normalizing topics like hospitalization. By Melody Moezzi FEATURES Practically Positive: Transforming Your Negative Thinking Trapped in negative thinking? There’s more than one way to set...
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Richard Dreyfuss—Brash, Bold and Proudly Bipolar The movie star speaks candidly on Hollywood greed, civics education, how living with bipolar disorder has been good for him, and why stigma is “stupid By Fergus Ewbank and Marianne Haynes FEATURES The Sweethearts Deal: How To Keep Your Relationship Healthy Building a strong relationship takes work. When one...
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Olympic Runner, Suzy Favor Hamilton on Bipolar & Hypersexuality When manic behavior leads to public scandal, what then? For Olympic runner Suzy Favor Hamilton, a new mission to champion this message: “There is hope, and I’m living proof.” By Scott Pitoniak FEATURES Handling Hypomania You’re peppy, more productive, the life of the party—what’s not to...
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Paul Dalio’s “Touched With Fire”: Finding beauty in bipolar Writer and director Paul Dalio channeled his complex feelings about having bipolar into his feature film Touched With Fire, titled after the famed book about creativity and manic-depression. By Stephanie Stephens FEATURES Unravel Your Wrath A prickly feeling like you’re ready to snap. A sudden fury...
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Bipolar Depression: Letting The Light In By Robin L. Flanigan Strategies to dispel the darkness of bipolar depression, starting with the “good enough” theory (taking small actions to build momentum). FEATURES The Memory Question By Barbara Boughton Have trouble remembering names, appointments, where you put your keys? Is it hard to stay focused and get...
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Mary Lambert: Spreading The Love By Stephanie Stephens Singer-songwriter Mary Lambert puts it all out there in her hit “Secrets” and she lives the same way. Whether it’s bipolar or body image or a troubled past, she’s a missionary for self-acceptance. FEATURES Letting Go of Guilt By Robin L. Flanigan Guilt over your behavior during...
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Tame Your Triggers By Robin L. Flanigan From major life events to emotional patterns, we all have stressors that are likely to spark a mood shift. Learn about strategies that put you back in control. FEATURES SoundOFF! Mood Shift Triggers & Protection Readers respond: Various stressors can raise the risk for an episode of depression...
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Our Leading Lady, Carrie Fisher By Stephanie Stephens Carrie Fisher is returning as Princess Leia in a new Star Wars movie, but she’s always been our heroine for getting through tough times—and laughing about it later. FEATURES Let There Be Light By Robin L. Flanigan Where does stigma stand? We look at what kind of...
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Demi Lovato: Stronger Than Ever By Rachel Rabkin Peachman The platinum-selling recording artist is on a mission to spread her message of hope: We can get through dark times and reach a place of strength. FEATURES Getting Better Together By Jodi Helmer Empower yourself with peer support! That kind of connection brings you practical advice,...
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