Blog : The Upside of Bipolar

Don’t Call It Bipolar “Disorder”

When I was first diagnosed with bipolar disorder, I actually felt relieved. Finally, I thought I had an explanation for the manic and depressive symptoms that had caused so much

Breaking Bipolar: The Recovery Blueprint

When I first began my bipolar recovery journey, I didn’t realize that was what I was doing. I believed I was learning to cope with a lifelong disorder. But I

Breaking Bipolar: Deciphering Symptoms

When I share that bipolar disorder is not a medical condition, I’m often accused of saying that bipolar doesn’t exist. But that’s not what I’m saying at all. The symptoms

Breaking Bipolar: The Disorder Myth

For years, as I’ve shared my journey of complete recovery from bipolar symptoms, one comment keeps coming up: “You must have been misdiagnosed—because it’s impossible to heal bipolar.” My response

Healing Bipolar Part Three: Why Mindfulness Meditation is Necessary

I do not receive any compensation for the link in this post that takes you to the book I recommend. It is there simply for your convenience. Years ago I

Stop Normalizing Bipolar Symptoms!

Something that I have noticed on social media over the past few years is the normalization of the symptoms of mania and depression. It is usually motivated by the desire

Bipolar Symptoms Are NOT a Disease, They ARE Information

When someone is diagnosed with bipolar disorder, they are led to believe that they suffer from a clearly defined medical condition or disease similar to diabetes. However, bipolar symptoms are

Psychology Today Article Review “A Psychiatric Diagnosis is Not a Disease”

This week I read a fantastic article in Psychology Today that highlights one of the primary issues with bipolar diagnosis and treatment. The article titled “A Psychiatric Diagnosis is Not

Healing Bipolar Part Two: Therapy and Trauma Healing, What I Wish I’d Known

During the first decade after my bipolar diagnosis, I was encouraged to go to therapy by my psychiatrists to learn coping mechanisms for managing my bipolar. I attempted therapy several

Why Do You “Push” Micronutrients?

I received an email from someone this weekend accusing me of being a “snake-oil salesman” and asking “Why do you ‘push’ micronutrients” when people really need help. I could feel

You Must Have Been Misdiagnosed

When I share that I have healed my bipolar disorder I frequently have people accuse me of never having bipolar in the first place. They say, “You must have been

Healing Bipolar Part One: From Medication to Micronutrients, What I Wish I’d Known

When I was first diagnosed, I was told that bipolar disorder was chronic and incurable and required psychotropic medications to treat. After following that treatment plan for over a decade

Am I a Liar?

This morning my social media feed was filled with bipolar content creators saying things like: “If someone tells you they healed their bipolar they are a liar,” or “You can’t

To Medicate or Not to Medicate, That is the Bipolar Question

When I was first diagnosed with bipolar disorder, I was told that I had a chemical imbalance that required medication to treat. The doctor’s explanation seemed to make sense to

The Mindset Shift to Heal Bipolar Part Three: The Steps to Heal Your Symptoms

Continued from Mindset Shift to Heal Bipolar Part Two: What is Bipolar, Anyway? NOTE: This post DOES NOT contain affiliate links. All links are provided for the convenience of the

The Mindset Shift to Heal Bipolar Part Two: What is Bipolar, Anyway?

Continued from The Mindset Shift to Heal Bipolar Part One: Three Bipolar Myths When the bipolar diagnosis was first created it was done in hopes of finding a “magic bullet”

The Mindset Shift to Heal Bipolar Part One: Three Bipolar Myths

Over the first twelve years after my diagnosis with bipolar I was consistently told three things: Bipolar disorder is a chemical imbalance, Bipolar is like diabetes and medication is like

Can You Heal Bipolar Disorder?

Can you heal bipolar disorder? I remember asking that question when I was first diagnosed back in 1998. I struggled with accepting my diagnosis because there was no tangible evidence

The Challenges of Motherhood with Bipolar

Motherhood is challenging for everyone. Motherhood with bipolar disorder brings added difficulty. But it is absolutely possible to parent well with bipolar disorder.

What is Your Bipolar Treatment Plan?

What is your bipolar treatment plan? When I was initially diagnosed with bipolar the treatment plan my doctor gave me was to find the right combination of psychotropic medications. I

Should I Have Children If I Have Bipolar Disorder?

One question I hear frequently is: “Should I have children if I have bipolar disorder?” This question and the worry underlying it are understandable. There are so many unknowns with

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