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Laughing Through the Bipolar Plot Twists with Maria Mainelli
Comedian Maria Mainelli turns the ups and downs of bipolar 1 into sharp, honest, and hilarious storytelling. In this Q&A, she shares how her diagnosis shaped her creativity, her comedy, and her outlook on what it means to be okay.
By Maria Mainelli
The Crash After the High: What I’ve Learned from Manic Fallout
The highs of mania can feel exhilarating, but they often come at a steep cost. In this honest and moving reflection, Matthew explores the aftermath of mania, the grief that follows, and the difficult work of rebuilding. With sharp insight and deep vulnerability, he shares the lessons he’s learned about self-compassion, rest, and finding meaning in the cycles of bipolar disorder.
By Matthew Palmieri
Family: the Bedrock of Bipolar Recovery
Retired Major General Gregg Martin, known as the “Bipolar General,” shares powerful reflections from his wife Maggie and son Phil on navigating bipolar disorder within a family. Drawing from his memoir Bipolar General, this post highlights the importance of early recognition, psychological first aid, and the vital role of family support and caregiving.
By Major General Gregg Martin, US Army (Retired), PhD
Not All Struggles Are Loud
Strength isn’t always visible. In this powerful reflection, Dr. Jillian LaFrance shares what it’s like to live with Bipolar 2 while managing a career, parenting, and the pressure to keep up appearances. Her story reveals the hidden weight of invisible illness, the challenge of being believed, and the importance of honesty, support, and self-awareness on the path to healing.
By Jillian LaFrance, PhD
Being Bipolar in Recovery
Bipolar disorder doesn’t replace recovery, it reshapes it. This post shares the story of a woman with 36 years of sobriety who discovered, after nearly two decades clean, that she was also living with bipolar 1. Her journey reveals the complexity of dual diagnosis, the limits of willpower alone, and the healing that happens when mental health and recovery support each other.
By Kimberly Pratt
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