Overcome With Travis White

Living with Bipolar II: When Depression Keeps Coming Back


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Grace Ogren shares what living with bipolar II feels like, including recurring depression, misdiagnosis, treatment, ketamine therapy, and recovery.

In this episode of Overcome with Travis White, the conversation brings the topic into real life with honesty, practical insight, and a reminder that healing and growth are possible.

What We Discussed

  • Grace’s personal journey from severe depression to accurate bipolar II diagnosis
  • The science behind bipolar treatment and how antidepressants can sometimes worsen symptoms
  • Her experience with ketamine therapy and why it didn’t work for everyone
  • How the keto diet affected her mental stability and mood
  • Overcoming stigma in small towns and improving rural mental health access
  • Finding support systems and rediscovering hope through family, writing, and recovery

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  •  Recovery.com
  • graceogren.com

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Overcome With Travis WhiteBy Travis White | Mental Health Advocate