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Reading other people's stories and experiences of bipolar may help you counter feelings of isolation. Many people when diagnosed have never met anyone else living with bipolar and  don't know what to expect.

Find out more by reading real life accounts of living with bipolar

This lockdown nurture your inner child

This lockdown nurture your inner child

It’s easy to forget that our inner child is ageless, and our imagination is endless. But once you are reminded, that sparkle in your eyes will return Read more

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Reading other people's stories and experiences of bipolar may help you counter feelings of isolation. Many people when diagnosed have never met anyone else living with bipolar and  don't know what to expect.

Find out more by reading real life accounts of living with bipolar

Published: 5th January, 2021

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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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Reading other people's stories and experiences of bipolar may help you counter feelings of isolation. Many people when diagnosed have never met anyone else living with bipolar and  don't know what to expect.

Find out more by reading real life accounts of living with bipolar

Published: 27th December, 2020

Updated: 8th January, 2021

Author: Unverified User

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

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Watch:  Being Your Best With Bipolar

Watch: Being Your Best With Bipolar

On Tuesday 27th October, Bipolar UK – the national charity dedicated to supporting individuals with the much misunderstood and devastating condition of bipolar – hosted a virtual panel event called ‘Being Your Best With Bipolar’. Read more

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Reading other people's stories and experiences of bipolar may help you counter feelings of isolation. Many people when diagnosed have never met anyone else living with bipolar and  don't know what to expect.

Find out more by reading real life accounts of living with bipolar

Published: 22nd October, 2020

Updated: 28th December, 2020

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Coming of age

Coming of age

In societies eyes I’m not where I’m supposed to be, but after some careful consideration I’ve worked out I’m in a far better place. Read more

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Reading other people's stories and experiences of bipolar may help you counter feelings of isolation. Many people when diagnosed have never met anyone else living with bipolar and  don't know what to expect.

Find out more by reading real life accounts of living with bipolar

Published: 30th September, 2020

Updated: 25th December, 2020

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Resilience through Lockdown

Resilience through Lockdown

Loren shares how being locked down was more redemptive than destructive whilst living with bipolar disorder. Read more

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Reading other people's stories and experiences of bipolar may help you counter feelings of isolation. Many people when diagnosed have never met anyone else living with bipolar and  don't know what to expect.

Find out more by reading real life accounts of living with bipolar

Published: 18th September, 2020

Updated: 13th January, 2021

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Bipolar - your superpower: facebook live

Bipolar - your superpower: facebook live

On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week April celebrates bipolar as a superpower Read more

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Reading other people's stories and experiences of bipolar may help you counter feelings of isolation. Many people when diagnosed have never met anyone else living with bipolar and  don't know what to expect.

Find out more by reading real life accounts of living with bipolar

Published: 11th September, 2020

Updated: 8th January, 2021

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three things to know about my experience of bipolar

three things to know about my experience of bipolar

Everyone has different experiences with bipolar disorder, and here are three things Loren wants you to know about hers. Read more

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Reading other people's stories and experiences of bipolar may help you counter feelings of isolation. Many people when diagnosed have never met anyone else living with bipolar and  don't know what to expect.

Find out more by reading real life accounts of living with bipolar

Published: 11th September, 2020

Updated: 25th December, 2020

Author: Unverified User

Location: 41 Napier Road, Isleworth, London, TW7 7HP

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Raw realities of living with bipolar: facebook live

Raw realities of living with bipolar: facebook live

On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week media ambassador April Kelley shares her thoughts of the realities of living with bipolar Read more

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Reading other people's stories and experiences of bipolar may help you counter feelings of isolation. Many people when diagnosed have never met anyone else living with bipolar and  don't know what to expect.

Find out more by reading real life accounts of living with bipolar

Published: 3rd September, 2020

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My Story

My Story

Sandra was diagnosed with bipolar in January 2020, and can now see that she has suffered with this all of her life. This is her story. Read more

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Reading other people's stories and experiences of bipolar may help you counter feelings of isolation. Many people when diagnosed have never met anyone else living with bipolar and  don't know what to expect.

Find out more by reading real life accounts of living with bipolar

Published: 6th August, 2020

Updated: 25th December, 2020

Author: Unverified User

Location: 16 Dixon Close, Witney, Aylesbury, HP21 8FU

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Being a parent when living with bipolar: facebook live

Being a parent when living with bipolar: facebook live

On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week April talks about parenting when living with bipolar Read more

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Reading other people's stories and experiences of bipolar may help you counter feelings of isolation. Many people when diagnosed have never met anyone else living with bipolar and  don't know what to expect.

Find out more by reading real life accounts of living with bipolar

Published: 24th June, 2020

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Bipolar and alcohol: facebook lives

Bipolar and alcohol: facebook lives

On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week April talks alcohol Read more

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Reading other people's stories and experiences of bipolar may help you counter feelings of isolation. Many people when diagnosed have never met anyone else living with bipolar and  don't know what to expect.

Find out more by reading real life accounts of living with bipolar

Published: 27th May, 2020

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Managing Grief In Bipolar Disorder

Managing Grief In Bipolar Disorder

Blossey Friday shares her story, experience and ideas on managing bereavement and grief when you live with bipolar. Read more

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Reading other people's stories and experiences of bipolar may help you counter feelings of isolation. Many people when diagnosed have never met anyone else living with bipolar and  don't know what to expect.

Find out more by reading real life accounts of living with bipolar

Published: 12th February, 2020

Updated: 26th December, 2020

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