HAPPY WORLD BIPOLAR DAY!! In this episode I talk about my experience with bipolar disorder (shocker); and how I handled (and didn’t handle) it. I also talk about a webinar I attended from the International Bipolar Foundation titled From Broken to Blessed with Sarah Schley and Dr. Jim Phelps. Both professionals in the field who shared their experiences and medical knowledge. I discuss what bipolar disorder is and what YOU can do to spread awareness and break the social stigma. 

TW: Mentions of suicidal ideation & substance abuse

PLEASE consider donating to the International Bipolar Foundation here: ⁠https://ibpf.org/get-involved/donate/⁠ 

Socials & Contact Info. 

Personal Instagram: @lind.slay_

Mental Health Instagram: @thebipolarb1tch 

Podcast Email: (feel free to send me topics you want covered in the next podcast/provide feedback) 

[email protected] 

Bipolar Resources/Information: 

International Bipolar Foundation 

https://ibpf.org/ 

IBF’s Instagram: @intlbipolar 

DONATE to the International Bipolar Foundation here:

https://ibpf.org/get-involved/donate/ 

Their FREE book online: Healthy Living with Bipolar Disorder 

https://pressbooks.pub/bipolarhealthyliving/ 

From Broken to Blessed Webinar: With Sarah Schley & Dr. Jim Phelps  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSFnLTUUDR8 

Sarah Schley’s New Book: BrainStorm From Broken to Blessed 

https://www.amazon.com/BrainStorm-Broken-Blessed-Bipolar-Spectrum/dp/B09QJ4Y6MF 

DBSA Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance 

https://www.dbsalliance.org/ 

Other books on Bipolar Disorder: 

An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness by Kay Redfield Jamison 

https://www.amazon.com/Unquiet-Mind-Memoir-Moods-Madness/dp/0679763309/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=an+unquiet+mind&qid=1582047932&s=books&sr=1-2 

The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide, Third Edition: What You and Your Family Need to Know 

By: David J. Miklowitz, PhD

https://www.amazon.com/Bipolar-Disorder-Survival-Guide-Third/dp/1462537278 

A Spectrum Approach to Mood Disorders: Not Fully Bipolar but Not Unipolar- Practical Management by: Dr. Jim Phelps 

https://www.amazon.com/Spectrum-Approach-Mood-Disorders-Unipolar-Practical/dp/0393711463 

Why Am I Still Depressed? Recognizing and Managing the Ups and Downs of Bipolar II and Soft Bipolar Disorder by: Dr. Jim Phelps

https://www.amazon.com/Depressed-Recognizing-Managing-Bipolar-Disorder/dp/0071462376#:~:text=If%20your%20depression%20keeps%20coming,sleep%20problems%2C%20or%20intrusive%20thoughts. 

General Mental Health Resources: 

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention  https://afsp.org

Text SHARE to 741741 for free 24/7 crisis counseling 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 

800-273-8255

SAMHSA's Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline 

Peer Collective (not a free service, but less than therapy & super helpful!) 
https://www.peercollective.com/

Looking for a psychologist?

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us