If you look around the world today, you will notice there are not enough psychiatrists and other medication-prescribing professionals to handle the demands of patients. The demand for these doctors is greatly increasing, and the supply of resources is not keeping up. Pre COVID-19, there was already a shortage of resources to help support those…
Living with bipolar disorder amplifies the stress of everyday life. Not only that, but living with bipolar disorder adds a whole new level of stress. From my personal experience, this leads to more frustrations. Those individuals who do not live with a mental illness feel the so-called “normal” impact of daily stress. Bipolar disorder adds…
*Photo by Alexandra Gorn on Unsplash Insomnia is annoying. If you live with bipolar disorder, too little sleep can potentially trigger a mood episode. Those of us living with bipolar disorder will have issues with sleeplessness at some point in our lives. Insomnia plagues a large portion of the population and is hard to combat. It…
Kids are a huge blessing. I knew early on in life that I wanted to be a father. When I learned that I had bipolar disorder, however, I questioned the whole idea of being a father. If I Have Kids Of My Own, Will I Pass On Bipolar Disorder To Them? I did research years ago to…
When you live with a mental illness like bipolar disorder, your ability to function can take a big hit. This is especially true if you are newly diagnosed or have not found the right combination of medication yet. When your ability to function decreases, your quality of life will ultimately suffer. Bipolar disorder directly impacts…
My perception of bipolar disorder has changed and evolved throughout the years. With advancements in medical science, public perception, and my personal lived experience, this makes complete sense. I used to see my experience as solely a fight. I fight the bipolar battle on a daily basis. Period. However, this view has evolved into something…
I would like to speak with you about one of the top ways to improve how you manage your bipolar disorder – one that does not involve medication. I believe medication needs to be a part of an overall treatment plan to help improve your quality of life. However, there are other ways to help get…
At the beginning of each new year, many people make resolutions. Topics generally include health, finances, and/or relationships. Did you know that the majority of people who make fitness-related resolutions generally quit by February 15? That is not something I want to bet on – would you? The idea of a resolution in and of…
January is the time when the fitness industry hypes up its message of losing weight for the new year. Since many people gained weight during the COVID pandemic, I know for a fact you will hear the message, “Get rid of that COVID weight as your New Year’s Resolution!” Whether you live with bipolar disorder…
By Dr. Lynette Charity, Board-Certified MD, Anesthesiologist & Keynote Speaker Hello, my name is Lynette Charity MD, and I suffer from depression. Becoming a physician was my dream come true. I still remember watching the TV medical drama Ben Casey when I was 9 years old. The year was 1961, and I lived in the…