Hannah's family has a history of mental health issues. Her mother has been hospitalized for schizophrenia for almost her entire life. Hannah explains what her childhood was like, as well as her experience living with psychosis for four years.

Dr. Christine Crawford is a psychiatrist out of Boston University Medical Center who specializes in working with adults and children with Bipolar Disorder and other mood, personality, and learning differences. On this episode, we have a conversation about Borderline Personality Disorder. Dr. Crawford explains what BPD is and how in manifests itself in individuals living with it. This is Dr. Crawford's third appearance on Bipolat Black Girl and I appreciate the time and attention she has lent to the podcast.

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Thank you for listening! Lindsay joins me on this episode. Lindsay was diagnosed with bipolar disorder when she was in high school. It has also been speculated that she also has Borderline Personality Disorder. For several years now, Lindsay has managed her bipolar disorder using alternative practices. She is a holistic healer who focuses on chronic pain and nerve relief. She shares her story beginning with her diagnosis, then explaining how she found relief through alternative sources. Don't forget to like, share, follow, and subscribe!

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Disclaimer: The views expressed on this podcast are solely for informational purposes. Neither I nor my guest are medical professionals. I do not adhere to, nor do I advocate for, alternative healing practices for mental health diagnoses. I could not find reliable research to support the claim that bipolar disorder is "curable." Please seek professional advice before changing your medication regimin.

This week, Mark joins me. Mark and I spoke two months before this interview took place. For most of that conversation, he came off as a pretty serious, shy, and introverted guy. He was just starting Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a pathway to recovering from Borderline Personality Disorder. Males living with BPD are some of the least heard voices. On this episode, Mark shares his journey from being diagnosed with personality disorders to where he is today. Mark is hella funny, incredibly smart, and, most of all, inspirational. If you are managing BPD, please listen to Mark's story. He is proof that there is hope. Listen! Like! Follow! Subscribe! Share! Thanks @bpdbpydeluxe

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Xephyr joins me on this episode of Bipolar Black Girl. Xephyr has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, ADHD, dyslexia, and antisocial personality disorder (ASPD). She describes how each of those diagnoses has impacted her behavior throughout her life. She recounts her childhood and her tumultuous relationship with her mom. When she was a toddler, Xephyr started her career as an escape artist. Later in life, she convinced a group of patients to follow her on a wild adventure. It's a funny story until she reveals the consequences. Xephyr is super funny and incredibly smart. Give her a listen. It's a wild ride. @planet_aspd

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This week I interview the fun and funny Birdie! Birdie is an author, mom, and wife. She shares her journey since being diagnosed with Bipolar II and ADHD. She talks about life growing up with an alcoholic mother and how their relationship has grown since her diagnanoses, what it's like to grow up with ADHD siblings, and the importance of taking and staying on medications. Because we both share the same diagnoses, we talk about our experiences in elementary-high school with undiagnosed ADHD. It's a great interview! Be on the lookout for her soon-to-be published book.

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Please be forewarned, this episode is not for the faint of heart. Our guest Lee Ann has received diagnoses of bipolar 1, anxiety, and agoraphobia. Here, she frankly discusses the resulting traumas of being sexually abused from the time she was a toddler into adulthood. Lee Ann bravely shares a lifetime of sexual abuse at the hands of adult and teenage acquaintances, as well as members of her family. Openly and honestly, Lee Ann discusses aspects of her life that may make some listeners uncomfortable. Thank you Lee Ann.

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Catherine is bipolar and had Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). She shares hown growing up with parents who abused alcohol has effected her life and its impact on her diagnoses.

Listen, also, to hear who her favorite member of Metallica is, and me make up a word at the most inopportune moment. Haha. Me.

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Bonnie joins us on this episode to share her story of living with bipolar disorder. Bonnie's bipolar was "awakened" after suffering a traumatic head injury playing rugby while working towards her bachelor's degree. She was unable to complete the program. That was three years ago. Throughout her recovery, Bonnie discovered that she needed to reexamine her relationship with alcohol in an effort to maintain healthy interpersonal relationships.

Michelle joins me on this episode to talk about her journey living with bipolar disorder, internal OCD, and psychosis. She shares her experiences in a mental health clinic where she ultimately became the lone advocate for herself and her fellow patient's care.

Today, Michelle is an Art Director at Yaya Por Vida, a non-profit focused on providing substance use services. She is a very talented painter who, after realizing how art provided her therapeutic relief during her recovery, now provides opportunities for her clients to express themselves creatively. Thank you, Michelle!

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