The stigma surrounding bipolar disorder can have a huge impact on our lives. Read these articles pertaining to stigma and living with bipolar disorder.
Stereotyping can come at unexpected moments and you may not know how to react—this can be fuel for your mission to combat stigma. By Carol Borrelli As a person with a mental health condition, and almost a lifetime of caring for others with one as well, countering stigma means the world to me. I...
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It can be difficult to talk to others about bipolar for many reasons—arming yourself with education and preparing examples can help. If I walk up to someone who doesn’t know anything about bipolar disorder and just tell them I have bipolar disorder, chances are very good there’s going to be a massive misunderstanding there....
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When people hurl insults at me involving my condition, I try to use it to propel me into a mindset of staying in touch with my self-confidence and healthy pride. By Carol Borrelli Unfortunately, in life, sometimes there are those that we encounter who will use our bipolar disorder diagnosis against us. This is...
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Publicizing your bipolar diagnosis can lead to both support and negative comments or “attacks,”. Here’s how you can handle the good and bad. I happen to be a very public person and I very publicly have bipolar disorder. Everyone who reads me, everyone who reads my book, anyone who sees anything to do with...
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Mental health conditions are just as difficult to endure as physical health conditions, but why are they so much more difficult to talk about? By Erika Nielsen Not long ago, I was knocked down flat by an uber-virus that everyone seemed to be catching. In the throes of my throbbing raw throat, faucet nostrils,...
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I would like the world to know how hard it is to have this illness. How strong we are to manage it daily. I was recently asked the question: what would I like to change about the perception of bipolar disorder? In honor of World Bipolar Day, which is March 30th, I thought I...
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There is one simple thing we can do for ourselves and each other to overcome and eliminate stigma. It doesn’t take a lot, it just takes love. By April Michael I have encountered a lot of people who have wanted to stigmatize me for having a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Sometimes it felt...
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Bipolar is certainly different than typical “moodiness”, however some people don’t understand this. Luckily, you can learn how to break it down for them. By Julie A. Fast You have probably heard the following: “Aren’t we all a bit bipolar? Everyone has moods! Why put a label on it?” The answer, born out of...
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Anticipating how friends and family will react to your diagnosis can be detrimental towards your mental wellbeing. Regardless, remain proud– there is nothing wrong with you. By Julie A. Fast I often receive questions on Facebook that are so loving and kind and filled with such longing to belong. The decision to tell people...
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Despite stigma and fears for his career, lawyer Reid Murtaugh decided being open about his bipolar II diagnosis was a vital part of his recovery. By Jennifer Goforth Gregory Lawyers often write articles for legal journals—about their firms, their cases, or their area of legal expertise. The piece Reid Murtaugh wrote for The Indiana...
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