Although World Mental Health Day falls on October 10, our full day Workshop to mark WMHDay is slated on October 8, 2023 it being a Sunday. We at Bipolarindia have been advocating a holistic health approach to support recovery from…
His Story could well be Our Story
Hi! I am Sanjay, based in Kolkotta and am married to Suchitra. It has been ten years since I have known that I have Bipolar Disorder. While a few close to me know about it, I have been quite private…
A Suitcase That Changed My Life
I had taken the usual path for my morning walk. On the way I saw the park which I came across daily but had never visited. For a change I decided to venture in. Although it was open to visitors,…
I Am Vulnerable
At the core, every human being is vulnerable. It is just that some can cope with their vulnerabilities better, others can’t. We Bipolars are particularly vulnerable when it comes to handling emotions. What might be for others a walk in…
When The Procrastination Gorilla Had Me Pinned To The Wall
Morning time is meditation time. So there I was, sitting on my low cane chair, back to the wall. I took in the view from my bedroom window- a panoramic view extending to miles ahead. The tall trees nearby contrasted…
Renewal follows turmoil
Renewal follows turmoil Change comes after much toil Whenever I have been through one my darkest phases of life, at that particular time it seems that this is the end of the world. Surely it can’t get worse than this.…