In the second of our videoblog series, Psychologist, Dr Francesc Colom from the Barcelona Bipolar Disorder Program talks about the importance of identifying early warning signs in avoiding relapse into manic and depressive episodes of bipolar disorder. He particularly focuses … Continued
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Choice and Medication Site
We are delighted to announce a significant enhancement to our web presence in the form of our new “CHOICE and MEDICATION” section of our website. The CHOICE and MEDICATION site integrates with our main website and gives up to the … Continued
Riding the “Bipolar Express” in Malaysia
Reminding us this disorder presents in the same way in different cultures, here is an article from the Star in Malaysia about a young man with bipolar disorder who initially experienced the typical problems of delay to diagnosis and correct … Continued
Bob Jones: bipolar testimony
Name: Bob Jones Location: London, England. Age: 73 Diagnosis: bipolar II disorder. My Story: As a teenager, I always felt a little different from my siblings and most of the boys and girls I knew. I got depressed quite often, … Continued
Pete Stephenson: bipolar testimony
Adelaide, South Australia Age: 40 Diagnosis: bipolar II disorder Onset of illness: at least 20 years before diagnosis which I received in 2007. My story: I have always known that something wasn’t quite right. Even as a young child I had problems … Continued
Sue Ellis: bipolar testimony
Name: Sue Ellis Location: Leeds, north England. Age: 47 Diagnosis: bipolar II disorder. My Story: As a young child, of 5-10 years old, I always felt different. I never felt like I fitted in anywhere. I remember feeling sad and I … Continued
Sarah: bipolar testimony
Name: Sarah Location: Northern Ireland Age: 21 Diagnosis: being assessed and treated for probable bipolar II disorder. Onset: Two years ago in 2005 (at least). Family/career: I’m single and studying Geology at Oxford University. I plan to change courses to Psychology. … Continued
Summer Matthews: bipolar testimony
Name: Summer Matthews Age: 26. Diagnosis: manic depression (bipolar II disorder). Career/family: I live with my partner in North Carolina. I work in a library though I am also a trained ballerina. My Story I can’t really pinpoint the moment in … Continued
Jenny Eklund: bipolar testimony
Scroll down to read this testimony in Swedish. Scrolla nedåt för att läsa denna berättelse på svenska. Name: Jenny Eklund Location: Falkenberg, Sweden. Age: 21 Diagnoses: bipolar II disorder and psychosis. Onset: May of 2004 (hypomanic episode) Family/career: Living with … Continued
Janice Ekwere: bipolar testimony
Name: Janice Ekwere Esq. Location: Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria, West Africa. Age: 41 Diagnosis: Bipolar II affective disorder. Career/Family: The mania aspect of bipolar disorder has given me an overwhelming confidence in my latent skills as a lawyer and … Continued