A Survivor's Guide to Living with Bipolar Disorder

  • Managing Bipolar with Physical Ill Health

    Managing Bipolar with Physical Ill Health

    As bipolar sufferers we have an extra challenge to face when we are unwell with other illnesses. Whether it’s a nasty cold, or a serious chronic illness, we have to manage our mental health alongside

  • Stress Bucket

    Stress Bucket

    How full is your stress bucket…

  • Coping in a Bipolar Crisis

    Coping in a Bipolar Crisis

    These are my strategies for coping in a bipolar crisis.

  • When the Clocks Change – Bipolar and Circadian Rhythms

    When the Clocks Change – Bipolar and Circadian Rhythms

    Circadian rhythms are daily rhythms and patterns controlled by our biological clock. When those rhythms are disrupted it can cause us big problems.

  • Help I’ve Just Been Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder

    Help I’ve Just Been Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder

    You have just been diagnosed and you’re thinking what Now? What does this mean? Where do I go from here? Don’t Panic Your life is not over – quite the opposite. Congratulations on the first day of the rest of your life  On average in the U.K. it takes 9.5 years, from first seeing a…

  • What is Bipolar Disorder?

    What is Bipolar Disorder?

    Bipolar disorder involves extreme mood swings, from severe depression to intense highs. It affects 1-3% of the population, with symptoms often appearing in late teens. There are different types, each with distinct characteristics. The causes are thought to be genetic and environmental, but much remains unknown.

  • Bipolar Survival Toolkit

    Bipolar Survival Toolkit

    These are the Bipolar Survival Tools that allow me to manage my illness