Mindful Bipolar

Mindful Bipolar

Fighting depression and mania, living right, and being vigilant about mental health.

Episodes

Surviving and thriving

March 23, 2020 • 16 mins
Staying on schedule, being positive and taking care of ourselves.
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Recognizing hypomania, reducing worries and anxiety, and improving your life today

December 3, 2019 • 28 mins
My most recent hypomania and mania and depression, struggling with worry and regret and anxiety, living in the present moment
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Bipolar anger, depression & healthy relationships

October 21, 2019 • 27 mins
Things to know about bipolar anger, fighting depression & and trying to sustain a healthy relationship
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Mania and mental baggage

September 20, 2019 • 20 mins
Fighting my moods, trying to be present and mindful each day, living in the moment as much as possible.
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Months-long hypomania

August 28, 2019 • 18 mins
Self-care was lacking when I moved into a new place.
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Big life decisions & stress, searching for more middle ground, Mac Miller still breathes

May 28, 2019 • 17 mins
Decision to move after 17 years, trying to manage stress and mood disruption, fell into rabbit hole laced with THC for couple weeks, staying true to self-care.
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Discussion with Becky of That B Word podcast: stress, intrusive thoughts and autopilot thinking

May 4, 2019 • 34 mins
Stress of relationships and stability that comes from good ones; intrusive thoughts, autopilot thinking: causes and helps, benefits of meds and therapy; and how we are all on a bipolar spectrum.
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Steps to take if you think you’re getting depressed; the benefits of exercise & being mindful

April 23, 2019 • 25 mins
Good articles I’ve read and recommend to help with depressive episodes and hopefully help motivate you to exercise.
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Recovering from irritable depression, using support systems

April 13, 2019 • 20 mins
A weeks’ long depression is so much better than one that lasts months, but it still has challenges to overcome.
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Difficulty understanding moods with a broken brain. Trying not to fall into old thinking patterns.

March 25, 2019 • 14 mins
Our recovery paths are not linear. There are still obstacles to overcome. Recognize warning signs and take responsibility for words and actions. Believe in yourself, things do get better.
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Meds & the brain, cannabis use, drinking water and taking naps

March 15, 2019 • 26 mins
Take meds as prescribed, be honest with your doc, avoid at all costs things you know are harmful to your mood and life.
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Bipolar patients on wrong meds? Do we need meds?

March 6, 2019 • 20 mins
Meds are not the only answer to bipolar episodes. But the right meds and right doses are critical to good mental health.
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Anxiety about trip to visit daughter, drop in med dose, books & music

February 22, 2019 • 28 mins
Been feeling anxious about trip to see oldest daughter, psychiatrist dropped one med dose, books I’ve read or am reading, favorite musical artists.
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Horrors of mania that resulted in jail

February 14, 2019 • 26 mins
A manic episode 2 years ago that changed my life: I am now vigilant about my mental health and practice self-care every day.
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Enjoying hypomanic week, hoping mania isn’t next. Trying to stay vigilant about my mental health.

February 6, 2019 • 31 mins
I’ve been productive and present, more often than not. Being consistent with some things to prevent manic episode. Enjoying the ride...for now.
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Depression, meds, honesty and being good to yourself

January 28, 2019 • 33 mins
Getting out of depression, being honest with yourself and your doc, taking the right meds and doses consistently, and being vigilant about your mental health.
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Stories of hypomania and mania, and ways to prevent episodes

January 16, 2019 • 27 mins
Stories of my bipolar life before I started living episode-free 2 years ago. What I’m doing to prevent those mood swings, things that you can do, too.
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Meditation is a Missing Link for Managing Moods

January 8, 2019 • 19 mins
Meditation is probably not what you think it is: you create your own meditation space the way YOU want to do it. Lower your stress, your anxiety and improve mood stability.
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Sleeping poorly, manic times and mood stability tips

December 30, 2018 • 18 mins
Hypomanic and manic times I’ve had (including jail), sleep is a key to mood stability, and tips for getting a good night’s sleep that work for me.
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Bipolar holiday survival strategies

December 21, 2018 • 18 mins
Why being present at holidays is a present: for our friends and relatives and for us. Ways that we can have enjoyable and memorable holidays.
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