My thoughts on social media can apply to everyone, even those without bipolar disorder. I just wanted to throw that out for consideration. I created The Bipolar Battle in April 2017. At the time, I was taking an online course on creating a blog. During my online education, I learned the importance of utilizing social media as a means to drive traffic to my blog. I have never really been a fan of social media. In fact, I thought I had deleted my Facebook account and did nothing online for about a year. I received an email and Facebook wanted me to sign in. Before I knew it, I wa ..read more

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, we have become highly conscious about our health and wellness. With a surge in fitness, almost everyone has become acquainted with the word ‘protein powder’ and the world of protein powders. If you work out in the gym, a protein shake is probably something you cannot go without. Nowadays, people use protein powders as a dietary supplement. They blended into a drink or sprinkled over a cereal. Most health food stores and online shops offer protein powders, which you can buy and are widely available. Supermarkets and health food shops provide rea ..read more

People ask me about my treatment plan, and how exercise is a part of it. So, today, I’ve decided to share my top 4 exercise habits you can implement too. My Health And Wellness Program Psychiatric medications have all kinds of side effects. Make sure to discuss these side effects with your doctor or medical provider. For me, when it comes to the side effects of medications, weight gain is one that I dislike with a passion. In 2007, I went to school to be a personal trainer. There, I received my diploma in both personal training and sports nutrition. You can probably already guess that fitness ..read more

Regret is toxic. There is absolutely no benefit to regret than to weigh you down. You don’t have control over the past, but you do right now, in the present. Talk To Me About Regret Everyone has felt the impact of regret. You know the feeling of looking back on a decision and playing the what-if game? Then, feeling bad about a choice you made or something you did. The dictionary defines regret as: a feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over something that has happened or been done It is easy to look back on your past with a critical eye. Most people do. It is human nature. Howev ..read more

The dictionary defines stigma as “A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.” By its definition, there is a stigma associated with bipolar disorder. There is “a mark of disgrace” accompanying bipolar disorder and any mental illness, for that matter. There are several ways we can help to stomp out the stigma of bipolar disorder. We will take a look at some of those ways. However, first, let us look at how and why there is a stigma. Introduction to Stigma Learning about mental illness is typically overlooked by the majority unless it directly affects them ..read more

ECT, also known as electroconvulsive therapy, is used to treat unipolar depression and bipolar depression. It is also utilized for treating other mental illnesses. A medical professional can also prescribe ECT treatment for some individuals who have mania or are in a mixed state. Older patients and those who are not responding to regular treatment are strong candidates, as well. A doctor specializing in ECTs will thoroughly interview the patient to determine if ECT is the best option for their situation. Many people have asked my advice regarding electroconvulsive ..read more

*Photo by Polina Tankilevitch I mainly advocate for bipolar disorder on X (formerly Twitter). I have all kinds of discussions and interactions each day. Recently, I discussed with a gentleman about the use of medication in the management of bipolar disorder. That is what I’d like to talk about today. “I Don’t Need Medication” That is what I quickly learned about this individual. He told me, paraphrased, that he didn’t need medication. In his next breath, he said I didn’t either and neither does anyone else. He went on to bash modern medicine, specifically psychiatry. This is familiar territory ..read more

*This article contains affiliate links. That means you support The Bipolar Battle, Inc. with each purchase, and there is no added cost to you. To learn more, you can read our Disclosures. Comic book collecting for me started at a young age. I began collecting comic books in the 1980s and continued into the 1990s. When I first told my son this, he said, “Daddy, you’re so old that you lived in another century?” Oh, the mind of a child. To give you a bit of perspective… The time in the ’80s and ’90s was before all the superhero movies—you know, the craze we see today. Yes, we had the origin ..read more

Van Gogh is a painter whose birthday is on March 30th of each year. He is well known for having manic depression, now known as bipolar disorder, and painting such famous masterpieces as “Starry Night.” World Bipolar Day To commemorate Van Gogh’s birthday, The International Bipolar Foundation (IBPF) has adopted his day “World Bipolar Day.” The mission of the IBPF is similar to The Bipolar Battle, Inc. The IBPF, “empowers individuals living with bipolar disorder and their caregivers by providing advocacy, education, support, awareness-fostering a caring community and stigma-free world where ment ..read more

*This article contains affiliate links. That means you support The Bipolar Battle, Inc. with each purchase, and there is no added cost to you. To learn more, you can read our Disclosures. Finding a book that I enjoy reading has always been difficult for me. Since my concentration is almost non-existent, I can only get through a book if it flows smoothly and seamlessly. That is why finding an author I enjoy reading is difficult. This brought me to author Lisa Gardner. Recently, my wife and I traveled to the local Goodwill in Fort Collins, Colorado. She had previously mentioned Lisa Gardner ..read more