Surviving Bipolar

Part 8: My First Day in a Psychiatric Hospital
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Part 8: My First Day in a Psychiatric Hospital

What’s it like to be in a psychiatric hospital? Would I do it again? Read one writer’s bipolar journey in the Surviving Bipolar series. | #mentalhealth #mentalillness #bipolar

Part 7: The Night I Almost Lost My Battle
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Part 7: The Night I Almost Lost My Battle

Surviving Bipolar Disorder requires many battles to win the war. Read Part 7 in a mental illness warrior’s tale of conquering the enemy. | #bipolar #mentalillness #patientstory #SpeakingBipolar

Part 6: Taking the First Steps Towards Recovery (Patient Tale)
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Part 6: Taking the First Steps Towards Recovery (Patient Tale)

Surviving Bipolar Disorder is possible, but there’s often some bumps and bruises along the way. Read this patient’s story for validation and encouragement. | #bipolar #mentalillness #SpeakingBipolar

Part 5: If You Ignore It, Does Mental Illness Go Away? (Patient Story)
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Part 5: If You Ignore It, Does Mental Illness Go Away? (Patient Story)

Does mental illness go away? If you ignore it, will it disappear? Read an important lesson from an author with Bipolar Disorder and what he experienced.

Part 4: When You Feel You Need to Run Away From It All
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Part 4: When You Feel You Need to Run Away From It All

With hopes of increasing understanding about living with Bipolar Disorder, the blog writer at Speaking Bipolar shares his personal story of surviving the condition. The experience provides hope for recovery and shows that things can get better.