I've wanted to write a book for years. More specifically, I've wanted to write a book about my experiences of mental illness. So about five years ago, I started putting together a memoir, of everything I've been through living with Bipolar disorder. When it was finished, I sent it to a few publishers....but it wasn't [...]
Tag: hypomania
Bipolar Myths Debunked
People with Bipolar disorder are just moody There's an idea that bipolar disorder is just mood swings - something everybody has, so isn't a big deal. It is though, very different from everyday mood changes. The highs and lows are extreme and can feel like they come out of the blue, or there is no [...]
How to help someone before and during a manic episode
Make a Plan. Before an episode of mania starts, make a plan together. First off, they'll be more receptive to your ideas. They'll be more in control and be able to look objectively at previous episodes of mania. Decide together what will help them, and what support and help they want when they are seriously [...]
