• A new podcast appearance
• Some writings for your approval
• An update on Bipolar Rules! Hacks to Live Successfully with Bipolar Disorder
• An Instagram image and quote about chronic illness
• A quote about new beginnings in the fall

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Your Bipolar Toolbox: Latest Insights and Advice

There has been a great reduction in writing output while other things come to the fore. But don't worry, I wouldn't leave you hanging completely.

• Why Partnering with Pharmaceutical Companies Matters for Bipolar Voices — I know it's controversial whenever an advocate accepts money from a pharmaceutical company. However, there are very good reasons why patients need a voice with these companies. Please read this post before throwing too much negativity my way.
• What Healing from Depression Feels Like — I write a lot about mood episodes in bipolar disorder. There's a reason for that. I'm usually in one. However, I'm fortunate enough to be experiencing some improvement right now. This is my personal journey with what it's like.
• Dextromethorphan Vs. Ketamine: A New (Affordable) Depression Treatment Explained — Don't let the name of this post scare you. This post is really about a depression treatment that may work like ketamine. It could be an option for you if you can't get your hands on ketamine (or Spravato). 

One from the archive:

• Bipolar Terminology: The Difference Between Bipolar I and Bipolar II — Not everyone really understands the difference between the two main types of bipolar disorder. Brush up on the basics here. 

• More from Bipolar Burble
• More from Breaking Bipolar
• My articles for Health Union
• My videos for bpHope

"I can't tell you how many times I've wanted to throw my medication out the window. Over and over, I've had this impulse. I think this is perfectly normal. Psychiatric medication (and medication in general) is not easy to stay on. The side effects are gross. They can make you feel horrible in an attempt to make you feel well. It's an exercise in irony.

"But the thing is, throwing your medication out the window will not help. It will make things worse — I promise. If you're in a bad place, the last thing you need is the horrific withdrawal of stopping your medication abruptly. That will not make your situation better.

"To give yourself some encouragement when you feel this way, read this.

"And if you decide that you absolutely want off of medication, work with your doctor to design a very, very long taper.

"Your treatment is within your control. But don't use that control to sabotage yourself."
 

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