Behind the Makeup: How Cat Tanchanco Found Her True Self The artist known as AUDFACED shares how a bipolar disorder diagnosis helped her trade hypomania for true stability. Editor’s Note: We first shared Cat’s story in 2022. While life has moved forward for Cat since then, her journey offers timeless lessons in resilience and self-discovery that remain just as powerful for our community today. Medical... The post Behind the Makeup: How Cat Tanchanco Found Her True Self appeared first on bpHope.com.

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Why Bipolar Shutdown Happens When You’re Overwhelmed Ever wonder how to deal with a brain that is overwhelmed by bipolar symptoms when a project is due? Here’s what happens—and what works—for me. If video is not showing, click here People often ask me, “Julie, how do you deal with brain overwhelm when you have a project due?” First, it’s normal for people... The post Why Bipolar Shutdown Happens When You’re Overwhelmed appeared first on bpHope.com.

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Balancing Bipolar Symptoms With Your Professional Life Explore why work is a ‘critical mental health intervention’ and how to handle bipolar disorder in any job setting. Key Takeaways __________ Suzanne G. of Westmont, Illinois, made one of the toughest decisions of her life several years ago when she left a 25-year career as a corporate paralegal — and the nearly six-figure salary... The post Balancing Bipolar Symptoms With Your Professional Life appeared first on bpHope.com.

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When Work Stress Threatens Your Mental Health and Stability From handling bad bosses to finding flexible hours, here are five ways to prioritize your mental health on the job. I’ve found that work stress manifests in numerous ways, including physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms. It took me a while to accept, but there is a definite link between the symptoms of bipolar disorder and... The post When Work Stress Threatens Your Mental Health and Stability appeared first on bpHope.com.

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Ask the Doctor: How to Adjust to Changes in Your Sleep Schedule When your sleep pattern changes, whether it’s because of your job or daylight saving time, your bipolar moods can change, too. Here’s how to adapt. Time changes — whether due to daylight saving time (DST), work, or travel — can be difficult for people to adapt to. But it’s “time” to talk about a solution;... The post Ask the Doctor: How to Adjust to Changes in Your Sleep Schedule appeared first on bpHope.com.

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