Dec 2017 | Bipolar exec, mom & stepmom

As a working mom, time with my kids is important. My Bipolar has forced me to slow down and spend time with my kids.

31st Dec 20178th Jan 2020 Cogitator

Part 5. Bipolar and Work.

As a working mom, time with my kids is important. My Bipolar has forced me to slow down and spend time with my kids.

People with Bipolar are twice as likely to use recreational drugs, such as MDMA or Ecstacy, to self-mediate,

23rd Dec 20178th Jan 2020 Cogitator

Part 4. Bipolar and recreational drugs.

People with Bipolar Disorder are twice as likely to use recreational drugs, like Ecstacy / MDMA, to self medicate or 'ride the high'

Driving Bipolar mania or hypomania by drinking alcohol

20th Dec 20178th Jan 2020 Cogitator

Part 3. Bipolar and alcohol.

Part 3 of this series deals with the before, during and after of a bipolar episode and alcohol usage. Part 1 and 2 dealt with exercise and food. I drink

Sugar and carbohydrate cravings are high during Bipolar episodes, for both mania and depresssion

19th Dec 20178th Jan 2020 Cogitator

Part 2. Bipolar, eating and weight.

When I am depressed or manic, I crave sweet carbs

Exercising during depression can be hard

17th Dec 20179th Jan 2020 Cogitator

Part 1. Bipolar and exercise.

A description of life before, during and after a depressive episode. Part 1 deals with exercise.