I'm Bipolar Too

I found women with bipolar disorder who embraced their flawed self and managed their mental health to the best of their ability. Discover how they impacted me.

Learning to Live with Bipolar 2 Disorder

I've learned a lot from living with bipolar 2 disorder. I'm sharing what bipolar disorder has taught me. Maybe it will help you.

My Bipolar Breakdown: Could I Have Prevented It?

Hannah Blum

I'm Bipolar Too

When I look back on my bipolar breakdown in college, I always ask myself: "Could I have prevented it?"

Bipolar Disorder and Perfectionism: Am I a Perfectionist?

Hannah Blum

I'm Bipolar Too

Someone referred to me as an extreme perfectionist, and it caused me to think about the connection between bipolar disorder and perfectionism

Bipolar and Relationships: When I Experienced Gaslighting

Hannah Blum

I'm Bipolar Too

My ex-boyfriend used bipolar disorder as a way to maintain control in the relationship. I am sharing my experience with gaslighting. Take a look

Bipolar 2 Disorder, Binge Eating and My Body

Hannah Blum

I'm Bipolar Too

The extremes of bipolar disorder affect my body in many ways, such as binge eating. This has taken a toll on my body. See what I'm doing about that

Benefits of Having a Friend with Bipolar Disorder

Hannah Blum

I'm Bipolar Too

There are many advantages of having a friend with bipolar disorder. Discover ways I contribute to my friendships as someone living with bipolar 2

Bipolar Insecurities: Am I Obnoxious?

Hannah Blum

I'm Bipolar Too

The symptoms of bipolar disorder, like hypomania, can make you feel insecure. Let me give you an example of a bipolar insecurity that I live with.

When People Reject Your Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder

Hannah Blum

I'm Bipolar Too

When people reject your bipolar diagnosis, they either ignore that it is a real condition or seem to disbelieve you. Here's how to handle that

Bipolar Disorder and Learning to Love Yourself

Hannah Blum

I'm Bipolar Too

Learning to love yourself can be a major challenge while trying to balance the extremes of bipolar disorder. Read more on my HealthyPlace bipolar 2 blog

I'm Bipolar Too

Bipolar and Relationships: When I Experienced Gaslighting

I'm Bipolar Too

What is it Like Waking Up with Bipolar Disorder?

I'm Bipolar Too

Bipolar Disorder and Feeling Unlovable

I'm Bipolar Too

Bipolar Disorder Genetics: From My Grandmother to Me

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Bipolar Disorder and Perfectionism: Am I a Perfectionist?

I'm Bipolar Too

Recent Comments

Ian Burnip

Thanks for your blog my name is Ian Burnip england I watched your blog you very good at explaining it iv had bio polar since diagnosi 25years ago I have a mask to manage other people so I never reveal it after all I see it as a special way to be I lost my wife 1year ago she protected me with everybody out side and learned me how to survive I do my best but it's lonely never mind god's got a plan I hope so keep up the good work ps thanks again

About Hannah Blum, Author of I'm Bipolar Too Blog

Missmay

I am bipolar 1 and have been admitted to hospital 3 times for manic episodes. All 3 episodes were triggered by other people’s pain. When someone I love is depressed or hurting, I literally feel it in my bones. I do everything I can to try and sooth them, become too involved… try and do what I can to change it… until it knocks me up a notch and I go high. Too much codependency and lack of boundaries on my part.

Bipolar Disorder and Extreme Empathy

Zozo

Hi, I suffer from Bipolar type 2 and I hate to say this, but it seems that although she may have BPD, how she acts and treats you is more of a narcissistic problem and not a Bipolar one. I push people away at times as I feel a burden to everyone that I love. But being BIpolar is not an excuse to cheat on you and make you feel unloved or hurt. Please try to move on, you do not need that negativity in your life. You deserve to be treated with respect. Yes, having Bipolar does cause mood swings, mania and depression. We struggle, but personally I do not disrespect people. I am totally self aware. Hope you find the happiness that you deserve.

Bipolar Disorder and Ghosting: It's a Big Problem

Ozlem

beautiful comment gave me tears with love thank you

Bipolar Disorder and Extreme Empathy

Adam Selvan

I am a man with bipolar and Tourette syndrome, and I take all sorts of medication along with it, so I am not ashamed. I am not afraid of it. We only live day today along with it. We do our best and we strive to succeed.

Bipolar Disorder and the Importance of Being Independent