Living With Bipolar Disorder
Living with bipolar disorder is much like living with other medical illnesses. With proper medicine, education,
and support, bipolar disorder can be treated. Therapy, support groups, coaching, family, and friends can help.
People with bipolar disorder must manage their condition carefully. It's like having an illness such as
diabetes or heart disease.
The day-to-day job of managing bipolar disorder belongs to you. But that does not mean you are alone. You
can work closely with your healthcare provider and other trained experts. You can learn how to ask for and get the right kind
of help from your family and friends.
- Learn about different ways to treat bipolar disorder in Treatment and Management.
- Ways to help your daily living are covered in Balancing Your Daily Life.
- Managing stressors and relationships is discussed in Leisure Time.
- Understanding Suicide gives important facts about what to do in an emergency.
- Building a Support Network can be a very helpful part of your treatment.
- Personal Stories are from everyday people who have bipolar disorder.
