Bipolar Disorder and Addiction

Bipolar Disorder and Addiction

Many people who have bipolar disorder also struggle with alcoholism and drug abuse. The problem is that addiction often makes bipolar symptoms worse, not better. Get more info about manic depression and addiction treatment.

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Bipolar II & Mania: Linea's Story

Linea tells the story of her serious depression and mental health issues in high school. Hearing her story is a firsthand account of teenage depression. Listening to her story is difficult, but necessary to learn how depression affects teenagers.

Bipolar: A Mother & Daughter's Journey

Nancy tells the story of suffering through Bipolar Disorder. Hearing the story from diagnosis to a stay at a mental health center to successful treatment is necessary to understand the reality of how Bipolar Disorder affects a whole family.

Bipolar: Light at the End of the Tunnel

Nanci and two of her daughters all suffer from Bipolar Disorder. Listen to their story all the way from pre-diagnosis to treatment. Hearing this story is necessary to understand the reality of how Bipolar Disorder affects a whole family.