Mindful Bipolar

By Damian Konopka

Living with bipolar disorder and addictions. Looking for relief…

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How many episodes does Mindful Bipolar have?

The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.

Mindful Bipolar episodes:

March 15, 2019 Meds & the brain, taking your meds, cannabis use, drinking water and taking naps
Take meds as prescribed, be honest with your doc, avoid at all costs things you know are harmful to your mood and life.

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27min
March 06, 2019 Bipolar patients on wrong meds? Do we need meds?
Meds are not the only answer to bipolar episodes. But the right meds and right doses are critical to good mental health.

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21min
February 22, 2019 Anxiety about trip to visit daughter, drop in med dose, books & music
Been feeling anxious about trip to see oldest daughter, psychiatrist dropped one med dose, books I’ve read or am reading, favorite musical artists.

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29min
February 14, 2019 Horrors of mania that resulted in jail
A manic episode 2 years ago that changed my life: I am now vigilant about my mental health and practice self-care every day.

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27min
February 06, 2019 Enjoying hypomanic week, hoping mania isn’t next. Trying to stay vigilant about my mental health.
I’ve been productive and present, more often than not. Being consistent with some things to prevent manic episode. Enjoying the ride...for now.

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32min
January 28, 2019 Depression, meds, honesty and being good to yourself
Getting out of depression, being honest with yourself and your doc, taking the right meds and doses consistently, and being vigilant about your mental health.

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33min
January 16, 2019 Stories of hypomania and mania, and ways to prevent episodes
Stories of my bipolar life before I started living episode-free 2 years ago. What I’m doing to prevent those mood swings, things that you can do, too.

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28min
January 08, 2019 Meditation is a Missing Link for Managing Moods
Meditation is probably not what you think it is: you create your own meditation space the way YOU want to do it. Lower your stress, your anxiety and improve mood stability.

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20min
December 30, 2018 Sleeping poorly, manic times and mood stability tips
Hypomanic and manic times I’ve had (including jail), sleep is a key to mood stability, and tips for getting a good night’s sleep that work for me.

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19min
December 21, 2018 Bipolar holiday survival strategies
Why being present at holidays is a present: for our friends and relatives and for us. Ways that we can have enjoyable and memorable holidays.

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19min

FAQs about Mindful Bipolar:

How many episodes does Mindful Bipolar have?

The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.