Bipolar looks different for everyone

Some people experience long stable periods, others cycle more often

There’s no ‘one way’ it shows up - and no shame in any version of it

Understanding reduces stigma

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#mentalhealth
#worldbipolarday

What Does "Bipolar Strong" Mean to Me as a Friend and Ally? A Few Thoughts for World Bipolar Day No one is too far away to be cared for or to care. Inspiring those who support a friend living with mental illness.

What Does "Bipolar Strong" Mean to Me as a Friend and Ally? A Few Thoughts for World Bipolar Day

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Today is World Bipolar Day. Bipolar disorder affects mood, energy, and thinking - shifting between highs (mania/hypomania) and lows (depression)

It’s not just ‘mood swings’, but real, often overwhelming changes that deserve understanding and support

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#worldbipolarday
#bipolarstrong

🌍 Today is #WorldBipolarDay, a global call to raise awareness of bipolar disorder, break stigma & support those affected. Let’s educate, listen & stand together.
💙 Learn more & support our work: Link in bio
#BipolarStrong #MentalHealthMatters

Advocating to end the stigma March 30th is World Bipolar Day! Despite the progress advocates have made, the stigma still lurks out there, affecting people living with this often misunderstood mental illness.

March 30th is #WorldBipolarDay! Despite the progress advocates have made, the stigma still lurks out there, affecting people living with this often misunderstood mental illness. #blog #bipolar #bipolarstrong

A Companion Not a Rulebook: Thoughts Inspired by Cheryl Stott's "Living with Bipolar and Other Mood Disorders" No one is too far away to be cared for or to care. Inspiring those who support a friend living with mental illness.

Tomorrow (Wed) on our blog we have a new post exploring #BipolarStrong ahead of #WorldBipolarDay

In the meantime here's my review of Cheryl Stott's "Living with Bipolar and Other Mood Disorders"

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I'm taking a short pause from the newsletter to conquer tax season!
Stepping back when your plate is full is about protecting your peace.
Papa Bear is handling things while I crunch the numbers.
How are you protecting your energy today? 🐼💼
#BipolarStrong

Read: speakingbipolar.com/bipolar-burn...

I’m not waiting for a text back to feel worthy.
I’m buying my own flowers and chocolate this year.
The relationship with myself is the longest one I’ll ever have,
so I need to cherish it. 💐
#SelfLove #ValentinesDay #BipolarStrong
Daily inspiration for #BipolarLife: open.substack.com/pub/speaking...

My bipolar episodes don’t come out of nowhere.
They send invitations first.
I’m learning to spot the early warning signs so I can intervene early.
Awareness is power. 🐼

#BipolarStrong #EarlyIntervention #SelfAwareness

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thebipolardisordermanual.com Foreword

I suffer from #bipolar #disorder. After graduating from #college over two decades ago, I wrote a How To manual about how to deal with the disease on a daily basis. TheBipolarDisorderManual.com #BipolarDisorder #BipolarAwareness #BipolarStrong #MentalHealthMatters #EndTheStigma

Your brain isn't concrete,
It's a grassy field.
Learn how to hack a new path through the mental weeds.
You have the power to change.
#BipolarStrong #Neuroplasticity
Read More: bit.ly/4a8cOPp

#Bipolar #BipolarDisorder #MentalHealth #BipolarRecovery #MoodStability #BipolarSupport #MentalHealthRelief #BipolarWarrior #EndTheStigma #BipolarLife #ManicDepression #Healing #MentalWellness #BipolarStrong #Balance

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I saw a new psychiatrist today and I’m happy to say that she really listened with empathy as I shared my history. Doctors in Panamá really are as good as the expats told me. #grateful #panama #bipolarsky #mentalhealthadvocate #bipolarstrong

A Most Unreliable Narrator Issue #220 When Lisa is being productive but not manic Updates on NGI, getting dumped by my psych nurse, and raising funds for AFSP

This week in A Most Unreliable Narrator: Updates on Nerd Girl Industries, getting dumped by my psych nurse, and fundraising for the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention. You can read the latest issue 👉🏻 amostunreliablenarrator.substack.com/p/amun-issue... #BipolarStrong #MentalHealth

Update on my mania today which is so-so! Video is too big for Bluesky so follow it on TikTok (www.tiktok.com/@heroineinab...) or IG (www.instagram.com/p/DNBn5Z6S8DN/). #BipolarStrong #MentalHealth #MentalHealthSky

thebipolardisordermanual.com Foreword

thebipolardisordermanual.com #BipolarDisorder #MentalHealthAwareness #BipolarStrong #MentalHealthMatters #BipolarSupport #MentalHealthAdvocate #BipolarLife #MentalHealthRecovery #BipolarWarrior #MentalHealthStigMentalHealthJourney #BipolarCommunity #MentalHealthSupport #EndTheStigmama

Please support the Grand Rapids/West Michigan Walk this fall to help #stopsuicide Please support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. Donate or register to walk!

If you'd like to celebrate my 53rd birthday with me today, please consider donating to my AFSP Out of the Darkness walk fundraiser. Every bit helps. You can donate directly to AFSP: bit.ly/AFSPWalk2025.

The walk is in September.

#MentalHealth #BipolarStrong

Happy Sunday!

Living with mental illness
takes a lot of courage.
Simple activities like driving,
social interaction,
or going to work
can make you tremble inside.
Often, you suffer in silence.
If you’re fighting to live today,
I see you,
and you’re not alone.
Keep fighting.
#bipolarstrong

A reminder. Happy hug day. #bipolarsky #mentalhealthadvocate #bipolarawareness #livedexperienceexpert #mentalillness #mentalwellness #healing #recovery #bipolarstrong

🙏🏾 Let’s fight stigma. #bipolarsky #mentalhealthadvocate
#livedexperience
#bipolarexpert
#mentalhealthawareness #mentalwellness #mentalhealthsupport #nostigma #bipolardisorder
#bipolarstrong #bipolarproud #bipolarblessed #bipolarbabe #yourbipolarbestie #winonanyfield #winonanyfieldwellness

This is essential with Bipolar Disorder. 💌 #bipolarsky #mentalhealthadvocate #bipolarawareness #mentalillness #mentalwellness #healing #recovery #bipolarstrong

I signed up today for the American Suicide Prevention Foundation's walk in September, and I'm walking for Brendan, myself, my mom, and others affected by suicide. I'll be ruthless about posting to raise money. You've been warned. #StopSuicide #BipolarDisorder #BipolarStrong #MentalHealth

NAMI is my safe space. We gathered to talk mental health and share hope with Women of Color impacted by the devastating Altadena Fire.

#mentalhealthadvocate #bipolarstrong #livedexperiencexpert #Blueskybipolar

I've been on bipolar meds for 30 years. Started my blog in 2018 and published my first book last year. You can still be a productive writer. You got this! #bipolarstrong

Cutting Edge Bipolar Research: The CALM Program at Berkeley The CALM Program at UC Berkeley has conducted bipolar research for over 10 years. Led by Dr. Sheri Johnson, their current focus is on healthy lifestyles with bipolar disorder.

If you have #BipolarDisorder, UC Berkeley has a study where they are looking for participants. calm.berkeley.edu. The pre-screen survey takes about 45 minutes and then you have a 60 minute call with a researcher. You are paid. I signed up! So should you! #WorldBipolarDay #BipolarStrong

A day late
BUT bipolar tends to affect those with it every day; whether taking medication or monitoring mood.
Timely theme, considering I am currently experiencing stigma as a nurse with the condition.
My disorder is just one part of me
#WorldBipolarDay #WBD2025, #LetsEndStigma #BipolarStrong

It’s World Bipolar Day and I’m sharing more about me. #nostigma #bipolarstrong #bipolarproud #bipolarblessed #bipolarbrilliant #yourbipolarbestie

Proud of our contribution to the #BipolarStrong community. Read more about our project here. #WorldBipolarDay #BipolarDisorder @bipolardiscoveries.org

Contented, but maybe complacent? Daily writing promptWhat positive emotion do you feel most often?View all responses As a natural pessimist, it is difficult to think of any positive emotion that I feel often. I don’t think t…

For #WBD2025, I'd like to share a blog entry I wrote with a prompt on which positive emotion I most often feel. With poor self-esteem, I often find myself asking if I truly deserve these things right now, or maybe my overbearing, manic self just thinks it's fine.

#WorldBipolarDay #BipolarStrong