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  1. About bipolar disorder
  2. Pendulum: stories and information
  3. Creativity and bipolar

Creativity and bipolar

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Many people living with bipolar find an outlet in creativity, be it creative writing, drawing and painting or music. Reading too can provide insights into the condition and managing moods. 

Creativity can be a powerful tool for self management.

Also included here are media campaigns to raise awareness about bipolar disorder

Navigating an industry in which it pays to be manic

Navigating an industry in which it pays to be manic

In this blog Daniel Evans explains that one of the main frustrations of having an illness such as bipolar disorder Type 1 is that, when particularly severe, a critical symptom is that you don’t feel like you have it. Read more

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Many people living with bipolar find an outlet in creativity, be it creative writing, drawing and painting or music. Reading too can provide insights into the condition and managing moods. 

Creativity can be a powerful tool for self management.

Also included here are media campaigns to raise awareness about bipolar disorder

Published: 9th April, 2021

Updated: 10th April, 2021

Bipolar through the eyes of a sixteenager

Bipolar through the eyes of a sixteenager

Nicky Chinn a songwriter, record producer and legend in his own right writes about his experience of bipolar disorder. Read more

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Many people living with bipolar find an outlet in creativity, be it creative writing, drawing and painting or music. Reading too can provide insights into the condition and managing moods. 

Creativity can be a powerful tool for self management.

Also included here are media campaigns to raise awareness about bipolar disorder

Published: 5th March, 2021

Updated: 2nd April, 2021

Bipolar UK welcomes Adam Deacon

Bipolar UK welcomes Adam Deacon

We are delighted to announce the appointment of BAFTA award-winning actor, rapper, writer and director, Adam Deacon, as its latest Ambassador. Read more

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Many people living with bipolar find an outlet in creativity, be it creative writing, drawing and painting or music. Reading too can provide insights into the condition and managing moods. 

Creativity can be a powerful tool for self management.

Also included here are media campaigns to raise awareness about bipolar disorder

Published: 4th March, 2021

Updated: 14th April, 2021

Bipolar and music: facebook live

Bipolar and music: facebook live

On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week Simon talks us through the therapeutic value of music for people living with bipolar. Read more

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Many people living with bipolar find an outlet in creativity, be it creative writing, drawing and painting or music. Reading too can provide insights into the condition and managing moods. 

Creativity can be a powerful tool for self management.

Also included here are media campaigns to raise awareness about bipolar disorder

Published: 5th February, 2021

Updated: 14th March, 2021

A Beautiful Mind is Poetry Defined

A Beautiful Mind is Poetry Defined

As someone living with bipolar for some years now Denis wanted to write some words to encourage those of you who wrestle with the condition as he does everyday. Coping strategies that will allow you to help yourself. Read more

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Many people living with bipolar find an outlet in creativity, be it creative writing, drawing and painting or music. Reading too can provide insights into the condition and managing moods. 

Creativity can be a powerful tool for self management.

Also included here are media campaigns to raise awareness about bipolar disorder

Published: 26th January, 2021

Updated: 28th January, 2021

A Familiar Face

A Familiar Face

How Bipolar in the Media helped me own my condition and reject its stigma Read more

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Many people living with bipolar find an outlet in creativity, be it creative writing, drawing and painting or music. Reading too can provide insights into the condition and managing moods. 

Creativity can be a powerful tool for self management.

Also included here are media campaigns to raise awareness about bipolar disorder

Published: 27th December, 2020

Updated: 8th January, 2021

Author: Unverified User

Location: 56 Drakefell Road, Lewisham, London, SE14 5SJ

Poems

Poems

Denis Brown has been fighting bipolar most of his adult life. He is currently working on a collection of poems and has kindly shared two of these with us. Read more

Posted to: Creativity and bipolar

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Many people living with bipolar find an outlet in creativity, be it creative writing, drawing and painting or music. Reading too can provide insights into the condition and managing moods. 

Creativity can be a powerful tool for self management.

Also included here are media campaigns to raise awareness about bipolar disorder

Published: 23rd July, 2020

Updated: 2nd April, 2021

The world through the eyes of a journalist in and out of psychotic episodes

The world through the eyes of a journalist in and out of psychotic episodes

For the last 26 years Siddy Shivdasani has been a journalist in mainstream media. In his recent book he talks about that life and the impact bipolar has had on him. Read more

Posted to: Creativity and bipolar

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Many people living with bipolar find an outlet in creativity, be it creative writing, drawing and painting or music. Reading too can provide insights into the condition and managing moods. 

Creativity can be a powerful tool for self management.

Also included here are media campaigns to raise awareness about bipolar disorder

Published: 21st July, 2020

Updated: 14th April, 2021

Our top books on bipolar disorder

Our top books on bipolar disorder

We've pulled together a list of our top books on bipolar disorder, that we feel give great insight into the condition. Read more

Posted to: Creativity and bipolar

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Many people living with bipolar find an outlet in creativity, be it creative writing, drawing and painting or music. Reading too can provide insights into the condition and managing moods. 

Creativity can be a powerful tool for self management.

Also included here are media campaigns to raise awareness about bipolar disorder

Published: 8th July, 2020

Updated: 10th March, 2021

Writing poetry helps me express my truth

Writing poetry helps me express my truth

Hannah has discovered poetry as an outlet to express who she is, how she's feeling and her experiences. We are delighted to be able to share a poem with you. Read more

Posted to: Creativity and bipolar

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Many people living with bipolar find an outlet in creativity, be it creative writing, drawing and painting or music. Reading too can provide insights into the condition and managing moods. 

Creativity can be a powerful tool for self management.

Also included here are media campaigns to raise awareness about bipolar disorder

Published: 24th June, 2020

Updated: 2nd April, 2021

How effective are mental health campaigns? facebook live

How effective are mental health campaigns? facebook live

On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week Simon Kitchen reflects on how effective mental health awareness campaigns Read more

Posted to: Creativity and bipolar

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Many people living with bipolar find an outlet in creativity, be it creative writing, drawing and painting or music. Reading too can provide insights into the condition and managing moods. 

Creativity can be a powerful tool for self management.

Also included here are media campaigns to raise awareness about bipolar disorder

Published: 29th May, 2020

Updated: 10th February, 2021

Power of music: facebook live

Power of music: facebook live

On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week April explores the power of music. Read more

Posted to: Creativity and bipolar

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Many people living with bipolar find an outlet in creativity, be it creative writing, drawing and painting or music. Reading too can provide insights into the condition and managing moods. 

Creativity can be a powerful tool for self management.

Also included here are media campaigns to raise awareness about bipolar disorder

Published: 29th April, 2020

Updated: 10th February, 2021

Journaling – it’s good for your health!

Journaling – it’s good for your health!

Find out how journaling can have such a tremendous impact on our mental health and wellbeing. Read more

Posted to: Creativity and bipolar

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Many people living with bipolar find an outlet in creativity, be it creative writing, drawing and painting or music. Reading too can provide insights into the condition and managing moods. 

Creativity can be a powerful tool for self management.

Also included here are media campaigns to raise awareness about bipolar disorder

Published: 20th April, 2020

Updated: 1st April, 2021

Giving a voice to those that suffer with Bipolar – mania, hypomania and the media

Giving a voice to those that suffer with Bipolar – mania, hypomania and the media

Camilla Leach talks about about looking at these episodes, understanding them and processing them which gives us knowledge and power to move forward in our recovery. Read more

Posted to: Creativity and bipolar

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Many people living with bipolar find an outlet in creativity, be it creative writing, drawing and painting or music. Reading too can provide insights into the condition and managing moods. 

Creativity can be a powerful tool for self management.

Also included here are media campaigns to raise awareness about bipolar disorder

Published: 20th April, 2020

Updated: 26th December, 2020

Define Mental Health Authenticity in 3 words

Define Mental Health Authenticity in 3 words

John has bipolar disorder and shares his journey toward authenticity. He describes how he shifted his inner view of himself in an inspiring story. Read more

Posted to: Creativity and bipolar

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Many people living with bipolar find an outlet in creativity, be it creative writing, drawing and painting or music. Reading too can provide insights into the condition and managing moods. 

Creativity can be a powerful tool for self management.

Also included here are media campaigns to raise awareness about bipolar disorder

Published: 2nd April, 2020

Updated: 25th December, 2020

Author: Unverified User

Location: 24 Strimples Mill Rd., Stockton, NJ, 08559

World Bipolar Day

World Bipolar Day

Monday 30 March is World Bipolar Day Brian R. Hicks gives a whistle-stop tour of this annual event. Read more

Posted to: Creativity and bipolar

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Many people living with bipolar find an outlet in creativity, be it creative writing, drawing and painting or music. Reading too can provide insights into the condition and managing moods. 

Creativity can be a powerful tool for self management.

Also included here are media campaigns to raise awareness about bipolar disorder

Published: 27th March, 2020

Updated: 10th March, 2021

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