240: What Bipolar Once Took to Build Hope

In this solo episode of Live Well Bipolar, host Paris Scobie addresses her fears related to living with bipolar and how she manages them through therapy, writing, and support networks.

Paris shares advice she would give her younger self about overcoming isolation and stigma. She discusses the impact of her bipolar diagnosis, how she rebuilt her confidence and belief in herself and the importance of self-care.

Paris highlights the changes she made in her life to improve her mental health and how you can make changes to support yourself. The episode aims to provide valuable insights and support to listeners living with bipolar or those supporting someone who is.

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00:00 Introduction to Live Well Bipolar

01:42 Handling Fears with Bipolar

09:32 Advice to My Younger Self

14:12 What Bipolar Took and How I Rebuilt

19:30 Things I No Longer Do to Care for Myself

29:20 Conclusion and Additional Resources