20. What Makes Me Bipolar

What is bipolar disorder, what does it mean, and who has it? Do you think someone you care about might be bipolar? In this episode, your hosts Kristy and Angie sit down to finally talk about a long-awaited topic: Angie’s bipolar disorder. Content warning: mania, depression, suicide.

Highlights:

• We take a stab at defining bipolar disorders
• How bipolar disorders are classified
• How to help yourself when diagnosed with something unfamiliar
• The stigmatization and misrepresentation of bipolar disorder
• How to call out someone who is being an asshole

Takeaways:

• Bipolar depression, like unipolar depression, is a mood disorder
• Medication is here to help, not to stigmatize
• Sleep is very f*cking important!
• A successful relationship (bipolar or not) needs communication!
• Counsellor: RMT, Psychologist: Physio, Psychiatrist: Physician

Resources:

• BP Hope - Hope and Harmony for People with Bipolar
• How Manic Depression Became Bipolar Disorder
• The History of Bipolar Disorder

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