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You should know that you are not alone. 60 million people worldwide have bipolar disorder, and 1 in 4 people experience some type of mental illness.

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International Bipolar Foundation is here to help learn more about living with bipolar disorder. We believe that education is key to managing symptoms and here you can find information to help you on your journey to recovery.

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If you care for a loved one who has bipolar disorder, you are what we call a “caregiver.” An important thing you should remember as a caregiver is not to forget to take care of yourself.

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From Our Blog

My Experience in a Sober Living Home

My Experience in a Sober Living Home

Struggling with drug addiction and bipolar disorder is a beast. Getting sober is one thing, but getting fully stable is another. It is often a vicious cycle. Before I stabilized and got sober – I was having mood episodes…

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Bipolar Disorder and My Chronic Job Hopping

Bipolar Disorder and My Chronic Job Hopping

With an oft-labeled useless bachelors in English Literature, panic set in after college. I spent cumulative days on Indeed, scrolling through postings for receptionists and call center operators and teachers—I was…

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You’d Be Surprised at What You Can Accomplish

You’d Be Surprised at What You Can Accomplish

Life with bipolar disorder has been filled with highs and lows, and even when I’d managed my symptoms, I found myself facing a deeper struggle—a lingering distrust of the stable version of myself. The manic episodes had cast shadows…

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