The one question I needed to be asked as a black woman with bipolar disorder… by Ivy McQuain I believe being black with a mental illness is one of the hardest things to accept in the black community. Why? Because having a mental illness only means you’re crazy. That’s it. In my experience, there’s no room…

  People with bipolar disorder can have relationships. It’s scary and tough telling the guy or gal on the first date that you have bipolar disorder. I have friends who are bipolar and married. They always tell me they are grateful for their partner’s love and patience. This letter by Shelby Manoukian, originally posted in TheMighty, perfectly sums…

Most every self-help course begins with the idea that you must know yourself before you can know what you are going to do and how you will act with others. Even the Bible tells us to “Know thyself” before you can know God. Most people will claim they know who they are, even if they really…

Thanks to Al from Latest Bipolar News for this impressive bipolar disorder infographic. Did you know there are 5 varieties of bipolar disorder? Do you know the symptoms of bipolar disorder? Or that certain situations can trigger mood swings of a bipolar person? Read on to learn more…   Twitter:  @tereziafarkas @BipolarLatest  #BellLetsTalk  #bipolardisorder  * Click here…

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