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Having bipolar certainly isn’t a barrier to success in pro football. Here are a few role models: #1 Keith O’Neil The Superbowl champion is completely open about his experiences with bipolar disorder, and how Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy saved his life. “The only reason I’m able to talk about what I went through...

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Kay Redfield Jamison, PhD, professor of psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and leading expert on mood disorders in artists, is a best-selling author, was named a “Hero of Medicine” by TIME, and lectures widely on the topic of bipolar disorder. Here is just a sampling of her wise words: #1 On imagination...

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Lovato is not only a platinum-selling recording artist—she’s undertaken a calling to take on the stigma of mental health conditions as someone living with bipolar disorder.   There is so much to love about Demi Lovato. She talked about her mental health journey, including being diagnosed with bipolar in 2010, in a Fall 2014 interview...

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When going about your life, possibly with fluctuating mood changes, how do you know when/if you are in remission? The bipolar community weighs in:   Tanya: “I don’t know for certain; but there is just that one morning that I wake up, open the curtains and the sun looks so much brighter than it did...

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Is bipolar disorder a part of the person or is it them? People living with the brain-based disorder offer their own perceptions: #1 “I am me: kind, caring, happy person. Sometimes my bipolar 2 magnifies that. But it can go over the top into a dangerous zone. Other times it tries to drown me and...

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These young singer-songwriters have challenged stigma by going public about their bipolar disorder:   #1 Michael Angelakos The singer-songwriter was diagnosed in college. A couple years later, in 2007, he formed the synth-pop band Passion Pit. When the band had to suspend its summer 2012 tour for Gossamer, the band’s second studio album, Angelakos was...

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The singer/actress believes speaking up can help with support and treatment. Here’s some ideas: Find your strength “Asking for help when you are struggling is a sign of strength. Using my voice has always been a part of my professional life, but that wasn’t always the case when it came to bipolar disorder. Despite the...

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By being public about their bipolar, these celebrities help others to understand the brain-based disorder. #1 Jane Pauley Jane Pauley, 66, is the anchor of CBS Sunday Morning (after being a contributor since 2014). Pauley is best known for her 13-year tenure at The Today Show, followed by 11 years at NBC’s Dateline. We can’t forget...

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These musical artists are talking about their struggles with bipolar to help combat  the stigma associated with mental health conditions. #1 Adam Ant The former frontman for new wave group Adam and the Ants said after nearly 20 years of touring and trying to remain “top dog”, he began taking medication and dealing with his...

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Nearly half of U.S. presidents studied have battled some form of mental illness, including bipolar disorder, anxiety and depression. This is after psychiatrists at Duke University Medical Center analyzed presidential biographies from the years 1776 to 1974 and used criteria from the DSM-IV. Here are twelve presidents with mental disorders that prove it was still...

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With strength and grace, these sporting legends are using their own personal experiences to create awareness and break down the stigma that surrounds mental illness. #1  Dorothy Hamill This Olympic figure skating legend was diagnosed with depression in 1993, and has a strong familial history of anxiety and depression. She advises that having a core...

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Over the years bp Magazine has had the opportunity to talk with some amazing and inspirational people. Here are five famous faces who have used their star status to spread awareness and help end the stigma surrounding bipolar disorder. #1 Carrie Fisher Carrie Fisher, also known as Star Wars’ Princess Leia, will always be our...

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Here are 7 famous faces who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder that are using their platform to fight against the stigma of brain-based disorders: Demi Lovato A platinum-selling recording artist, Demi Lovato is an advocate for people affected by mental health conditions, proving it’s possible to get through dark times and reach a place...

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Is there a connection between creativity and mental health? These six movie directors are fueling the link: #1 Tim Burton Tim Burton is an American film director, producer, artist, writer and animator. He is known for his dark, eccentric and quirky fantasy films such as Beetlejuice; Edward Scissorhands; the biographical film Ed Wood; the horror fantasy Sleepy Hollow; the...

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These hilarious celebrities are proving laughter really is the best medicine while standing against mental health stigma. #1 Maria Bamford In both her standup routines and her Netflix series Lady Dynamite, comedian Maria Bamford normalizes topics like bipolar depression, hospitalization, and obsessive thoughts. The series is a loosely biographical show based on her hospitalization for...

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These six artists demonstrate how bipolar disorder and depression have become part of the hip hop world:   #1 Chris Brown It was reported in 2014 that Chris Brown, rapper, songwriter, dancer and actor, was diagnosed with Bipolar II and PTSD. In 2009, he had received a great deal of media attention after pleading guilty...

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Here’s a sampling of renowned authors fighting bipolar stigma with flair: #1  Alan Garner Alan Garner is an award-winning English novelist best known for his children’s fantasy novels and his retellings of traditional British folk tales. His notable works include: The Owl Service; The Weirdstone of Brisingamen; The Moon of Gomrath; and Elidor. Originally diagnosed with depression,...

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Recognized everywhere as Princess Leia and respected as a prolific author, the late Carrie Fisher was a true heroine for rebelling against the stigma of bipolar disorder. She was also instrumental in the launching of bp Magazine, gracing three covers since 2004. Here is just a sampling of wise words that have inspired a mental...

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The Boss has battled depression his entire adult life and has been in therapy and on medication for 30 years. In a New Yorker profile, he says he’s still gripped by the pain of his early years and his parents’ struggles and his father’s relationship with him. “It’s the thing that eats at me and...

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The correlation between creativity/artistic temperaments and manic depression remains a controversial topic for some. There’s definitely a long and varied list of great minds with bipolar disorder. Today, contemporary writers, actors, and artists acknowledge the challenge of living with bipolar disorder and help the fight against stigma. Here are nine samples, past and present. #1...