The Bipolar Diaries

The VERY brief History & Science of Bipolar Disorder according to me, Anastasia McLean. 

Did you know was first talked about in 460 BC by Hippocrates? And that Bipolar can be seen on an MRI scan? Neither did I! Find out more interesting facts about this fascinating mental illness how its come to be understood through history.

Have a listen to The Huberman Lab episode ‘The Science and treatment of Bipolar Disorder’

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Harry Jordan and I discuss his experience with acute onset psychosis after graduating from High School. Harry also talks about his volunteer work for Batyr and Sane Australia and the importance on educating people around Psychosis. 

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Trigger Warning: This weeks episode discusses topics that may be harmful to some such as alcoholism, addiction, sexual assault and trauma. Please proceed with caution. 

Joined by Emily Carter, the founder of Sober Girl Club as she discusses her journey with sobriety, her life before and after and the relationships she's formed. We discuss relationships between mental health and alcohol.

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Recounting some of my worst dates yet, partying at festivals, being negged and going through heartbreak. Wondering if the men I date are embarrassed of me. 

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Welcome back everyone! This week we will be catching up on life and what followed after last season. Discussing the difficulties of traveling with Bipolar, the triggers and trauma visiting home and what I needed to do to feel healthy and safe. 

Please proceed with caution as this episode discusses trauma and ED's. 

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TRIGGER WARNING: Please proceed with caution when listening to this weeks episode.

I discuss my recent struggle with depression after a hypo-manic episode. This episode also contains the retelling of when I had thoughts of ending life. Please remember that it does get better and nothing is permanent and we are all still learning. 

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Anger has played a major role in my life, so is it my Bipolar, personality, or frustration from feeling misunderstood? I open up about the mistakes I've made from being angry and how I'm trying to manage it. 

Disclaimer: I do not condone violence in my life and all stories are from an unhappy time in my life that I have had to learn and grow from. I have taken accountability for all my actions. Please proceed with caution. 

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Australian Comedian Bec Charlwood joins us to discuss her journey being diagnosed with Bipolar 2, what her life was like before her diagnosis, the impact of medication and her first hypo-manic episode. 

Bec speaks openly about Bipolar in her stand-up shows to help educate her audience through humour.

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This week I'm spilling all the tea on my sister's amazing wedding. I talk about mentally preparing for the wedding and how I handled getting back into work. No surprise, I also went on a few dates and may have taken the preparation for one a little too far... 

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Hugh O'Keeffe is back and this time we are talking about sex! Hugh and I dive deep into our insecurities when it comes to sex, our first ever solo sexual experiences and whether or not porn has ruined our perception. Hugh gives over some great tips for how he is able to manage his insecurities that I'm certainly going to try. 

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