I have had more than one life-changing conversation in the grocery store. Anyone else? A few years ago, I started shopping at a new grocery store, Lydl. One of the cool things about this store is that they have a large display of fresh cut flowers as soon as you walk in the door. It’s […]
By Stephen Propst When bipolar disorder blinds you, it’s difficult to see if you crossed any line and broke any boundaries. Why are there lines on a football field or on a tennis court? Why do you sometimes find a Do Not Enter sign posted on a door? When you need to define a limit or […]
By Lynn Rae You may find it best to be upfront about your bipolar disorder diagnosis, so you can make sure you are with a person who will be supportive. Dating is difficult at any age. But when you add bipolar disorder to the mix it can be extremely daunting. How does one hide something that […]
By Stephen Propst Sharing and then respecting each other’s boundaries is a good way to begin the process of turning back to one another, not away. In the 30+ years I’ve lived with bipolar—and worked with countless others who do—I’ve found that people are more prone to back away or out of our lives. Similarly, we […]
By Stephen Propst Having a reliable, compassionate, and genuine friend by your side is invaluable in life. Here we offer practical and insightful tips for cultivating new friendships, maintaining current ones, and reestablishing relationships with friends from our past. There’s no greater find in life than a friend. While making and maintaining friendships can be stressful, […]
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