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advocacy, bipolar disorder, Personal Bipolar Posts

A Call to Destigmatize Prosumer and Student Lived Experience

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A Call to Destigmatize Prosumer and Student Lived Experience

Anyone at any career stage should have the ability to be open, the ability to seek support and accommodations if needed, rather than hide.

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I have bipolar disorder. Now what?

by Anja Burcak6 Comments on I have bipolar disorder. Now what?
I have bipolar disorder. Now what?

What advice do you have for those who are newly diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder?   Whew. What a question. Bipolar Disorder is complex, overwhelming, draining, painful, and all-consuming. So, where do you even start? Well, below are a few simple pieces of advice to help out!     1. Block out all the noise. There [...]

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COVID-19 & Bipolar Disorder

by Anja Burcak5 Comments on COVID-19 & Bipolar Disorder
COVID-19 & Bipolar Disorder

Important things to remember:   1. Routine matters! I know it can feel like Earth is on pause. However, having some sort of routine is necessary. Get sleep; eat regularly. I know: easier said than done! However, irregular sleep can trigger episodes! 2. Remember your treatment, whether that is meds, therapy, healthy lifestyle (e.g, exercise), [...]