Feb 12A Beginner’s Guide to Bipolar DisorderGetting diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder is an incredibly scary and disorienting event. There’s so much to come to terms with and to take in — not to mention all the planning that comes next as you schedule psychiatry appointments, therapy appointments and fill your first prescriptions. While you may feel…Bipolar5 min read
Feb 1Dating with Bipolar DisorderDating can be a daunting experience. Having Bipolar Disorder can making this already overwhelming event feel all the more complicated. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions as well as some advice on how to navigate the complicated world of dating and relationships. Disclosing You Bipolar…Dating5 min read
Oct 14, 2021Some Tough Love About Bipolar DisorderLiving with Bipolar Disorder can be a constant challenge — especially when you’re a BP newbie. I hope that you get all the support that you need as you adjust to your post-diagnosis life, but remember that not all help comes in the form of positive affirmations and kind words…5 min read
Oct 3, 2021More Bipolar Life HacksHere are more small and seemingly simple ideas that can help address some of the most frequent Bipolar challenges. Medication ComplianceBipolar Disorder5 min read
Published in Ten Tips for Successfully Starting a New Job·Oct 2, 2021Maintaining Stability with Bipolar DisorderI recently saw someone in a BP Support group ask how they could get better with the disorder when it gets worse with age. It’s an understandable question because Bipolar Disorder, like many other mental health diagnoses, is degenerative in nature. I took a moment to reflect on my Bipolar…Bipolar Disorder7 min read
Published in Ten Tips for Successfully Starting a New Job·Aug 11, 2021Seroquel Life HacksI owe my sanity and stability to Seroquel. I was really apprehensive when it was first prescribed because I heard the horror stories about…Bipolar Disorder5 min read
Jul 6, 2021Bipolar? Yes. You Need Therapy.When you get started on your Bipolar journey you will no doubt begin seeing a psychiatrist who will guide you through the complex world of psychopharmacology. Did you know that getting properly medicated is only half the battle to overcoming the disorder? Seeing a therapist is just as essential, though…Bipolar Disorder6 min read
Jul 12, 2020Seven Ways to Ace Your Job InterviewJob interviews are more than just a Q&A session with a potential employer. They’re more like a full job audition from the very first phone screening with your recruiter to the final handshake after your interview and everything you say and do is being assessed along the way. Are you…Job Interview Tips5 min read
May 27, 2020Five Bipolar Life HacksThese small and seemingly simple things can help you wrangle that wily diagnosis! 1. Use a Pill Organizer This has been an absolute life saver! Treatment for Bipolar Disorder usually involves some form of medication cocktail. Taking one medication a day is kind of a no-brainer but it gets vastly…Bipolar Disorder5 min read
Apr 21, 2020Maintaining Your Mental Health During the Corona Virus PanicAt the beginning of this madness, I was cheerfully humming “It’s the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine!” and was gearing up to write a helpful and proactive article about how best to survive this time of uncertainty. I was all set with an…Coronavirus7 min read
