Bipolar disorder can feel overwhelming, and you're not alone if you don’t understand what it’s all about. In this episode, Gabe Howard, who lives with bipolar disorder, and board certified psychiatrist Dr. Nicole Washington tackle the top ten questions about living with and managing bipolar.

From explaining the difference between bipolar I and bipolar II to whether bipolar can be effectively managed to treatment options, they break down common misconceptions and deliver answers you’ve probably been googling. They offer real-life insights, clear up confusion about “mood swings” versus “mood shifts,” and reveal practical tips for loved ones supporting someone with the condition.

Whether you have a new diagnosis, know someone with bipolar disorder, or are just curious, this episode will help you understand this complex illness from personal and professional perspectives.

“I think that sometimes people hear that bipolar disorder is always going to affect their daily life, and they think that I'm never going to be free from this. No, it ebbs and flows. It's up and down. There is a little bit that we need to do every day to manage this illness, but we can get really, really good at it. And if we get really, really good at it, we can really limit the amount of effect that it has.” ~Gabe Howard, Host

To learn more -- or read the transcript -- visit the official episode page.

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Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. To learn more about Gabe, or book him for your next event, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. You can also follow him on Instagram and TikTok at @askabipolar.

Our host, Dr. Nicole Washington, is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she attended Southern University and A&M College. After receiving her BS degree, she moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma to enroll in the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a residency in psychiatry at the University of Oklahoma in Tulsa. Since completing her residency training, Washington has spent most of her career caring for and being an advocate for those who are not typically consumers of mental health services, namely underserved communities, those with severe mental health conditions, and high performing professionals. Through her private practice, podcast, speaking, and writing, she seeks to provide education to decrease the stigma associated with psychiatric conditions. Find out more at DrNicolePsych.com.

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