Bipolar You

The young adult's guide to bipolar depression.

Russ Federman Ph.D., A.B.P.P.

Surviving With Bipolar Disorder During the COVID-19 Pandemic

A discussion of the wide-ranging approaches that can be employed to support bipolar stability during the pandemic COVID-19 crisis.

Self-Scrutiny and Bipolar Disorder: A Unique Necessity

Those living with bipolarity constantly face the challenge of self-monitoring.

Bipolar Disorder Without Medication

Following a period of sustained symptom remission, the bipolar young adult may elect to discontinue medication. This is a risky but sometimes necessary part of finding acceptance.

Bipolar Disorder Explained

An explanation of bipolar disorder and a description of its symptoms and variable mood patterns.

Parental Dilemmas In Relation to Bipolar Adult Children

A discussion of the painful limitations sometimes faced by parents trying to help their adult children struggling with bipolarity.

Three Threads from the Bipolar Fabric of Life

Distinguishing the roles of mood, environment, and personality in the lives of those living with bipolarity.

The Realities of Atypical Bipolarity

A discussion of the challenges inherent to identification of bipolarity that does not meet standard diagnostic thresholds for bipolar disorder.

Discussing Bipolar Related Cognitive Impairment

Importance of appropriate timing for discussing the potential for cognitive impairment in young adults recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

The Shape of Bipolarity

Much of what is communicated about bipolar disorder doesn’t come close to conveying its complexities or subtleties.

Millennial Distress: Why So Much? Why Now?

A discussion of current socioeconomic and social media influences upon the emotional and psychological distress of today's millennial generation.

Allowing the Emotional Painfulness of the Bipolar Diagnosis

A discussion of the importance of allowing the emotional pain that may accompany the bipolar diagnosis.

Bipolar II or Bipolar Too?

The challenges of accurate symptom identification for those newly diagnosed with bipolar disorder as well as for diagnosed individuals who also struggle with emotional reactivity.

Going to College With Bipolar Disorder - Part II

The second half of a two-part blog post pertaining to the issues faced by college-bound high school students with bipolar disorder.

Going to College With Bipolar Disorder - Part I

The first half of a two-part blog post pertaining to the issues and challenges faced by college-bound high school students with bipolar disorder.

Tough Choices for Parents of Adults With Bipolar Disorder

Dilemmas faced by parents of adult children with bipolar disorder who perceive there is nothing wrong or elect to forgo help for the illness they live with.

Role of a Support Group in Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

A discussion of the important role of bipolar support group participation as an adjunct to both individual therapy and psychopharmacology.

Treatment of Bipolar Depression: The Missing Piece

Importance of lessening the downward pull of emotionally painful issues in relation to bipolar depression

Not Going with the Bipolar Flow

Discussion of the challenges inherent in having to acquire self-observing capacities for the late adolescent/young adult with bipolar disorder..

Difficult Choices Following Bipolar Destabilization

The importance of carefully managing ones recovery following medical withdrawal in order to maximize chances of success upon return to the university environment.

Misdiagnosis of Bipolar Disorder, Part II

A case study illustrating comorbidity and distinctions between bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder and attention deficit disorder.

Cognitive Deficit in Bipolar Disorder

Those living with bipolar disorder can also have cognitive deficit symptoms, yet it's not often discussed. Here's a look at how bipolar disorder can lead to cognitive decline.

Realistic Expectations for Bipolar Disorder

A discussion of the importance of conveying realistic expectation to university students recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder

Misdiagnosis of Bipolar Disorder

A discussion of important diagnostic distinctions between bipolar disorder and three other psychiatric conditions that are commonly confused with bipolar disorder.

The Relationship Between Narcissism and Bipolar Disorder

A discussion of the distinctions, similarities, and the synergistic relationship between narcissism and bipolar grandiosity

Bipolar and College Bound: A Challenging Time for Parents

Discussion of the parenting challenges of college-bound students with bipolar disorder

What to Expect From Psychotherapy for Bipolar Disorder

A discussion of the different elements of psychotherapy for those diagnosed with bipolar disorder: clinical assessment, acceptance of the disorder, symptom reduction/stabilization, supportive psychotherapy, brief treatment for relapses, couples therapy and bipolar support group.

Top Ten Resolutions for a Healthier Bipolar You

A discussion of important areas of change for those living with bipolar disorder.

Is Bipolar II Easier to Live with Than Bipolar I?

A discussion of the important distinctions between bipolar I and bipolar II including the unique challenges faced by those diagnosed with bipolar II disorder.

Can Bipolar Disorder Be Cured?

A Hard Pill to Swallow

Imagine you're a 20 year old university student without any prior history of bipolar symptoms. Thus far, you've been on top of your game. Your sustained efforts have paid off and in the absence of unforeseen derailment, it seems there's not much that's going to stand in your way.

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