Category Archives: Bipolar Video

It’s tempting to think that because we read a list of symptoms for a mental illness, we can diagnose ourselves. We might think that taking a self-test online indicates the presence of an illness, or lack thereof. These things, however, … Continue reading

Charlie Sheen’s recent remarks may seen funny to some, but when I look at his statements and actions, to me they scream mania, a symptom of bipolar disorder.

Last week was my birthday. I didn’t do anything or mark it in any way. That is mostly because, on my birthday, I look back and see bipolar behind me and I look forward and see bipolar in front of … Continue reading

Alternative treatments for bipolar disorder, and any mental illness, abound. People will advise you to do anything from cut gluten out of your diet, to take an herbal cocktail to cleans your aura. I, myself, have seen a few alternative … Continue reading

Earlier this month, I wrote about how to stay on psych medication. I gave tips and tricks to help you stay on track. In today’s video, I show you my own twist on psych medication reminders.

Those of you who follow me may have gleaned that I’ve been having trouble getting a psychiatrist. Basically, I was finally allowed to see one and she threw up her hands, told me to give up and that I was … Continue reading

Kate White, our anxiety blogger here at HealthyPlace asked the question: what does a mental illness feel like? Well, that’s a big question. I’ve been writing for years to answer it. In today’s bipolar video though, I expose one facet … Continue reading

I am one of the people who hate to see their doctor. If it were up to me, I would never go. (OK, it is up to me, but it doesn’t feel like it.) It’s not that I have a … Continue reading

Recently, I’ve received a few messages from people beginning bipolar medication treatment and going through the terrors of medication auditions and, um, the displeasure of the side-effects of bipolar medication. In this video, I try to set expectations with regards … Continue reading

This week I did an interview for the HealthyPlace Mental Health TV show. We discussed what it is to have bipolar disorder, the impact, what works and what doesn’t.