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Do you have trouble remembering things? Do you not think as quickly as you used to or as you would like? Does your memory or ability to focus often fe...
Bipolar disorder is difficult to manage and it doesn’t just affect the person with the disorder. The entire family is involved, often negatively. Unfo...
No one wants to be admitted to a psychiatric hospital, though being prepared could make it easier to manage. But how do you prepare for such a thing? ...
In our society, alcoholic beverages are very common, and since people living with bipolar disorder are just like everyone else, they absorb the same m...
Often, when discussing hypomania in bipolar disorder, it is described as “just like mania, but not as severe.” To the uneducated populace, this create...
Building a support system to help you manage bipolar disorder is easier said than done. In this episode, Gabe and Dr. Nicole share that a support syst...
Last week, Gabe shared all the things his parents did wrong when it came to helping him manage his bipolar disorder. This week, he tells us some of th...
Our host, Gabe Howard, frequently shares how his parents “did everything wrong” when getting him help for bipolar disorder. He has shared the fracture...
Receiving a diagnosis of any major medical condition is scary. A bipolar disorder diagnosis can be even scarier. Many people may disagree, wondering i...
Most of us want to get rid of depressive periods, but we aren’t as sold on getting rid of manic periods. And why should we be? Why won’t doctors jus...
Are you interested in the pros and cons of using over-the-counter supplements to treat bipolar disorder? Some people are curious about them and others...
Many of us have been told that maintaining a consistent routine is the key to living well with bipolar disorder. But does that ever annoy you? Does it...
Our host, Gabe Howard, often remarks that mania has the best public relations team in the world. Why else would mania be described as an unbelievable ...
Our host, Gabe Howard, used to weigh over 550 pounds. These days, he maintains a healthier weight — and has done so for over 20 years. Many people, in...
What about medical marijuana as a treatment for bipolar disorder? Now that cannabis is legal in many states, many people want to try smoking as a prim...
Are you depressed in the morning and manic in the evening? Do you think that means you are a “rapid cycler”? What if it turns out that’s not the defin...
About 50% of women with bipolar disorder receive their diagnosis after the birth of a child — during the postpartum period. Despite that large number,...
Bipolar disorder does have a genetic component, meaning if you have bipolar, your children are at an increased risk of having it themselves. But what ...
Even though we all know that movies are fictional, alien robots don’t exist, and no one has magic powers, we often think pop culture portrayals of peo...
We have probably done things we’re not proud of while in the midst of a bipolar episode. But it isn’t our fault, right? After all, bipolar disorder is...
We have talked a lot on this show about dating and how to start a relationship when you have bipolar disorder. But what about if you are already in on...
Are you happy? No matter your answer, you might be asking the wrong question. Is happiness an emotion, a state of being, a destination, or an achievem...
It isn’t always possible to prevent a manic episode, but in today’s episode, we discuss possible techniques to try and stop mania in its tracks. Bipol...
You can do everything “right” and still find yourself in a depressive episode. This is largely because bipolar disorder is a cyclical illness. But wha...
Should we tell children about a loved one's (or our own) bipolar disorder diagnosis? Just like discussing sex with children, talking with kids about m...
“Mania has the best public relations team in the world” is Gabe's favorite “Gabe-ism.” It seems like everyone with bipolar disorder invariably remembe...
It is that time of year again: time to get with your extended family for the holidays. If you are not looking forward to it, join the club. A lot of p...
It should come as no surprise that the death of someone you love can cause duress. No one is at their best after someone they care about passes away. ...
Agitation is a real and somewhat common symptom of bipolar disorder. Many people experience it and often we don’t even realize it. Today’s episode cov...
It’s no secret that there’s stigma around mental health. Offensive comments made about bipolar disorder are enough to drive anyone, well, crazy. Liste...
