Mood Episodes: Up and Down in a Matter of Minutes

By Stephen Propst Those of us who live with bipolar feel life more intensely. How do we handle random encounters that can substantially, sometimes dramatically, shift our mood? Recently, while attending a mental health conference in Washington, DC, I found myself with a little free time. So, I attended a timeshare presentation. From past experience, I […]

6 Ways to Check Your Reality Amidst Bipolar’s Ever-Changing Moods

By Stephen Propst When’s the last time you did a reality check to gain proper perspective and appreciate the true nature of your life with bipolar disorder? You really can’t talk about bipolar disorder without mentioning mood swings, which can be ever-changing. But there are some realities that remain relatively constant. While I may not always […]

Taking Charge of Your Bipolar Mood Swing “Train”

By Stephen Propst Dealing with mood swings requires many of the same skills necessary for navigating the railway system — patience, planning, and self-reliance. I dislike long road trips, so I often take other forms of transportation. I’d rather be on a bus, plane, or train than stuck in a car. On a recent Amtrak trip, […]

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