Tag Archives: stigma

The Stigma of Being Bipolar

April 19, 2010 / by / Bipolar Vida

My name is not Cristina Fender. It’s an alias I use when I’m writing. I use an alias because I’m afraid of what would happen if my real name was revealed. Would I be ridiculed for being bipolar? The stigma … Continue reading →

HealthyPlace TV Show: Bipolar Vida Blogger

February 16, 2010 / by / Bipolar Vida

In this video, Bipolar Vida blogger, Cristina Fender, shares how stigma of mental illness and living with bipolar disorder have effected her life.  You can watch the video interview with Cristina on this page.