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There are many techniques you can learn and tools you can use to monitor and manage your moods effectively

Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions for those dealing with bipolar disorder

Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions for those dealing with bipolar disorder

Are you stuck for hints and tips on making those New Year's Resolutions. Here's popular social media personality Liz Callaghan's starter for five. Read more

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There are many techniques you can learn and tools you can use to monitor and manage your moods effectively

Published: 29th December, 2020

Author: Michael Morgan

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Monitoring your mood: facebook live

Monitoring your mood: facebook live

On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week Bipolar UK CEO Simon Kitchen discusses monitoring your mood Read more

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There are many techniques you can learn and tools you can use to monitor and manage your moods effectively

Published: 27th November, 2020

Updated: 6th January, 2021

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  • Self-management
Being kind to your mind

Being kind to your mind

Since the start of the pandemic it has become really common for people to experience low mood and anxiety; especially during national and local lockdowns. Read more

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There are many techniques you can learn and tools you can use to monitor and manage your moods effectively

Published: 13th November, 2020

Updated: 2nd December, 2020

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Anger and bipolar: facebook live

Anger and bipolar: facebook live

On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week Simon addresses a less talked about subjct - bipolar anger Read more

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There are many techniques you can learn and tools you can use to monitor and manage your moods effectively

Published: 30th October, 2020

Updated: 6th January, 2021

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  • Self-management
Top tips for a decent night's sleep

Top tips for a decent night's sleep

Ellie covers the importance and difficulty of sleep for those who are experiencing hypomania. Here she outlines some of the key tips for a decent night's sleep. Read more

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There are many techniques you can learn and tools you can use to monitor and manage your moods effectively

Published: 29th October, 2020

Updated: 14th January, 2021

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  • Sleep hygiene
  • Self-management
Top 10 tips for dealing with anger

Top 10 tips for dealing with anger

Dealing with anger is a tricky aspect of bipolar disorder to navigate. We have a number of tips that will help. We hope they help. Read more

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There are many techniques you can learn and tools you can use to monitor and manage your moods effectively

Published: 9th October, 2020

Updated: 24th December, 2020

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  • What is bipolar category
  • Self-management
Drugs and bipolar disorder

Drugs and bipolar disorder

Ellie gives her perspective on drug use and the effects they have on your mood. This follows the issue being raised at a recent workshop assembled for young adults. Read more

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There are many techniques you can learn and tools you can use to monitor and manage your moods effectively

Published: 6th October, 2020

Updated: 16th December, 2020

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Exercise, my saviour

Exercise, my saviour

Personal Trainer Jane describes how exercise leaves her and people she coaches feeling invigorated and able to live effectively with bipolar disorder through strenuous medicinal activity. Read more

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There are many techniques you can learn and tools you can use to monitor and manage your moods effectively

Published: 18th September, 2020

Updated: 16th December, 2020

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Escalaphobia

Escalaphobia

With things slowly opening up again, Laura writes about an anxiety she’s had the opportunity to forget about over the last few months. The fear of escalators. Read more

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There are many techniques you can learn and tools you can use to monitor and manage your moods effectively

Published: 8th September, 2020

Updated: 25th December, 2020

Author: Unverified User

Location: 4, Church Street Close, Tisbury, SP3 6QY

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  • Lockdown
  • Bipolar
  • London
  • Escalaphobia
  • Self-management
Self-Management Webinars

Self-Management Webinars

Find out more about Bipolar UK's collaboration with the National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH) at Cardiff University to organise a series of 3 self-management webinars. Read more

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There are many techniques you can learn and tools you can use to monitor and manage your moods effectively

Published: 15th August, 2020

Updated: 28th December, 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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There are many techniques you can learn and tools you can use to monitor and manage your moods effectively

Published: 6th August, 2020

Updated: 25th December, 2020

Author: Unverified User

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

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  • Bipolar - Extreme Damage - Diagnosis - Acceptance - Management
  • Self-management
  • Personal experiences
How trigger-management and exercise help me stay in remission

How trigger-management and exercise help me stay in remission

Bethany talks about her diagnosis and how she uses careful trigger management and exercise to help her to stay well. Read more

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There are many techniques you can learn and tools you can use to monitor and manage your moods effectively

Published: 5th August, 2020

Updated: 16th December, 2020

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    Surviving lockdown: facebook live

    On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week Bipolar UK CEO Simon Kitchen addresses the latest covid lockdown

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    On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week the topic is music and how it can help bipolar folk

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