Article By Julie Fast: March 28 2024 Recovery isn’t about never getting sick again — it’s about bouncing back from a relapse in your symptom management. Building resilience is a valuable part of living with bipolar disorder. How Developing Resiliency Helped My Depression I often feel as if I’ve stepped back in time when I get really sick. […]
By Stephen Propst Having a recovery plan helps you maintain wellness. These tips can help “insure” your ability to successfully manage your bipolar now and in the future. In battling bipolar, do you sometimes feel like you’re driving around in circles? Are you tired of the twists and turns? Would you like to change course for […]
By Stephen Propst Seeing the end of the tunnel can make you less afraid of being in the dark. It was a rainy Tuesday in Atlanta. I wondered to what extent the weather would impact support group attendance that evening. How many might decide that venturing out simply wasn’t worth it? Well, some did brave the […]
By Stephen Propst Columnist Stephen Propst debunks the misconceptions of what it means to live with bipolar disorder. And he breaks down WHY these myths need to be busted. Do you know that there are many myths and misconceptions that surround bipolar disorder? It is essential that such false notions be corrected. Until people learn the […]
By Stephen Propst When talking with a loved one who has bipolar, it’s vital to remain cognizant of what you say — especially to avoid using words that could undermine their recovery. Here are my top tips for supportive communication. Knowing what to say when you’re speaking to someone who is living with bipolar can be […]
By Stephen Propst To stay on track with wellness and boost my mood, I stay away from damaging negative self-talk and have positive conversations with myself instead. If you see me walking, driving, or even just standing around, you may notice that I’m talking to myself. This practice might seem peculiar, but I assure you that […]
By Stephen Propst Despite advances, diagnosis and treatment of bipolar still has a long way to go before capable, customized, compassionate care is the norm. Today we have more reliable medications, with fewer side effects, than ever before. People with mental health issues can choose from every imaginable form of therapy, from interpersonal to cognitive […]
By Stephen Propst Beyond the common hurdles of bipolar—mood swings, medication side effects, irregular sleep—I’ve discovered some difficult, often-overlooked dilemmas. Here are my solutions to the top six. I’ve faced the more familiar facets of bipolar—unpredictable mood swings, medication side effects, irregular sleep patterns—for decades. However, I’ve discovered some difficult dilemmas that often go undiscussed. It’s […]
By Stephen Propst Family, friends, peers, and professionals all play pivotal roles in helping you. Ultimately, who’s the best qualified to be responsible for your welfare? You! Those of us living with a mood disorder confront a condition we did not choose. Though we may sometimes feel like it’s not in our control, we don’t have […]
By Stephen Propst Columnist Stephen Propst shares some tips on how he has learned to manage his bipolar disorder. It took many years before I finally confronted the reality of what recovery actually involves. If I could go back in time, I would change how I dealt with bipolar from the beginning. I would focus on […]
English 
Ukrainian