Your stories

Welcome to a space for the real voices of people living with bipolar and their family and friends. Here you’ll find experiences of diagnosis, stigma and the challenges of bipolar alongside uplifting accounts of resilience and recovery. Every story is a reminder that no one is alone.


'I call my meds my vitality supplements'

Jody, 52, explains why taking her meds everyday helps her to be the best version of herself for her family.

'I am a good example of someone living well with cyclothymia'

Philip, 68, describes how he manages life with cyclothymia, including going to monthly peer support group meetings.

‘I'd go from being extremely happy, only to wake feeling lost’

Johno, a military veteran, shares his challenging journey of living with bipolar disorder and PTSD.

‘I’d never considered myself as someone with mental ill-health.’

In spite of the many challenges of his bipolar condition, Mark, 50, is using his lived experiences to create positive change.

'My local support group was my saving grace'

George, 45, explains how medication, peer support and lifestyle have helped him to manage his bipolar for over 25 years.

‘A diagnosis of bipolar inspired me to create an app’

Andrew Thompson, 57, explains why a diagnosis of bipolar inspired him to develop Bipolar UK’s award-winning Mood Tracker app.