“I was actually manic a lot of the times that I would take on workloads, and I would say, ‘Yes, I can do this, I can do this, I can do this.’ I was conquering the world, but then it would all come crashing down and I would be more depressed than ever.” — Demi Lovato

In episode 18, Bipolar Disorder, Elaina is joined by comedian and podcaster, Sofia Elkin, and certified health and wellness coach, Saralyn Salisbury-Jones, in a discussion about living and thriving with Bipolar Disorder. 

There are many misconceptions when it comes to Bipolar Disorder, formerly known as manic depression. Bipolar disorder is a mental impairment that causes unusual shifts in energy, moods, activity levels, and concentration. Some may experience manic episodes, which are often presented as long periods of high energy, loss of sleep due to the reduced need for sleep, and for some, a loss touch of reality. 

In this episode, Sofia and Saralyn their personal experiences and address the following:

• What is Bipolar Disorder?
• What does a manic episode resemble?
• How do you thrive and not allow this mental illness to dictate your life?
• How do you handle the stigma of mental illness?

Sofia Elkin

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Saralyn Salisbury-Jones

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• Blog Post | When I Say I’ve Found Healing I’m Not Saying I’ve Found a Cure. Here’s Why.

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• Bipolar Disorder | https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Bipolar-Disorder
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy | https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/dialectical-behavior-therapy
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