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A How-To Guide for Bipolar’s Turbulent Waters

11 Nov 2021

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By Stephen Propst Living with bipolar makes the rough waters everyone inevitably confronts more challenging. But you can still safely and smoothly go with the flow. The first time I went whitewater rafting, I had so many misperceptions. I was truly naive—not unlike when I was first diagnosed with bipolar. Indeed, I seriously had a number of concerns about going rafting: Would I be totally at the mercy of the river? What if we hit a big boulder? Would I be better off just staying ashore and not racing the rapids? At least I had a choice.

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How to Age Gracefully (& Healthily) with Bipolar Disorder

3 Jun 2021

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By Stephen Propst Tips for aging with bipolar: solidify your support system, focus on your overall health, keep stress at bay, maintain stability, and nurture your self-esteem. When I turned 50, I was shocked—but it wasn’t for the typical reasons. Given my battle with bipolar, I just didn’t think I’d live this long! Getting on in years is hard for anyone; however, if you live with a mood disorder, you’ve really got to be bold to grow old. That said, taking the following five factors into account can help.

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6 Challenges of Bipolar That No One Talks About

21 Dec 2020

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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 important to acknowledge and address these issues, too.

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Bipolar & Relationships — Turning back, not away

18 Nov 2020

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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 may find ourselves separating from meaningful relationships or forfeiting friendships with those who could be supporting us most.

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Bipolar & the Head-Hand Disparity

2 Jan 2020

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By Stephen Propst Brain illnesses don’t elicit the same level of empathy as does an injured hand — sometimes not even from those who know what you’re facing. Recently, due to an injury, my right hand was immobilized for six weeks. But for years I’ve felt that my head has been similarly immobilized (at least at times) because of bipolar.

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10 Ways to Repair Your Self Esteem

11 Apr 2019

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By Stephen Propst When negative thoughts are flooding your mind, force them out and give your self-confidence a boost. It’s easy for me to buy things for others, but hard for me to accept gifts. I really don’t deserve anything.” “It’s not worth it. I just can’t seem to get my act together these days.”

A How-To Guide for Bipolar’s Turbulent Waters

How to Age Gracefully (& Healthily) with Bipolar Disorder

6 Challenges of Bipolar That No One Talks About

Bipolar & Relationships — Turning back, not away

Bipolar & the Head-Hand Disparity

10 Ways to Repair Your Self Esteem

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