Send us a text In this final episode, Wendy goes over some coping skills that she's adopted over the years. Perhaps, they will help you too! -- Be sure to check out Wendy's debut novel, Involuntary Hold. It's a story of self-discovery set on the psych ward. It's available on Amazon and Audible -- ** Remember if you, or a loved one, is in emotional crisis... Help is just a phone call away. Simply dial 9-8-8 for the Suicide and Crisis Hotline, or text "HOME" to 741741 to chat with s...

Send us a text In this episode, Wendy examines explosive and unpredictable Bipolar Rage. Be sure to check out Wendy's debut novel, Involuntary Hold. It's a story of self-discovery set on the psych ward. It's available on Amazon and Audible. ** Remember if you, or a loved one, is in emotional crisis... Help is just a phone call away. Simply dial 9-8-8 for the Suicide and Crisis Hotline, or text "HOME" to 741741 to chat with someone via text 24/7 across the United States. ** Please c...

Send us a text In this episode, Wendy discusses substance abuse and bipolar disorder. Don't forget to check out Wendy's novel "Involuntary Hold." It's the story of a girl who wakes up on the psych ward and her struggles to survive. It's available on Amazon and on Audible. International Helpline Info For those living outside the United States, I finally found some helpful information. The International Association for Suicide Prevention has a directory of crisis centers and helplines...

Send us a text In this episode, Wendy takes a look at Bipolar Psychosis. A part of the disorder that is not much talked about but should be! Don't forget to check out Wendy's novel "Involuntary Hold." It's the story of a girl who wakes up on the psych ward and her struggles to survive. It's available on Amazon and on Audible. International Helpline Info For those living outside the United States, I finally found some helpful information. The International Association for Suicide P...

Send us a text In this episode, Wendy looks at the stigma surrounding mental illness. International Helpline Info For those living outside the United States, I finally found some helpful information. The International Association for Suicide Prevention has a directory of crisis centers and helplines for over 50 countries! Just got to the internet and type in: findahelpline.com/i/iasp And it will bring you to a drop-down menu where you can input ...

Send us a text In this episode, Wendy takes a look at Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy or CBT. ## Be sure to check out Wendy's novel Involuntary Hold. It's a realistic view of the psychiatric ward from the patient's perspective... with a twist! It is now available on Amazon and Audible! ## International Info For those living outside the United States, I finally found some helpful information. The International Association for Suicide Prevention has a directory of crisis centers and help...

Send us a text In this episode, Wendy looks into Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) to see if it deserves its reputation. ** Be sure to find Wendy's surprisingly real novel, Involuntary Hold , on Amazon and Audible! ** International Helpline Info For those living outside the United States, I finally found some helpful information. The International Association for Suicide Prevention has a directory of crisis centers and helplines for over 50 countries! Just got to the internet a...

Send us a text In this episode, Wendy discusses TMS Therapy and what her research reveals. Involuntary Hold, Wendy's novel about the psych ward, is now available on Amazon and Audible. International Helpline Info For those living outside the United States, I finally found some helpful information. The International Association for Suicide Prevention has a directory of crisis centers and helplines for over 50 countries! Just got to the internet and type in: &n...

Send us a text In this episode, Wendy discusses the "bipolar eyes" phenomenon and if it's truly a symptom of bipolar disorder. Wendy's debut novel "Involuntary Hold" is now available on Amazon and Audible~ Read for you by the very talented Hedy Parks. A shocking story of self-discovery. Be sure to check it out! International Helpline Info For those living outside the United States, I finally found some helpful information. The International Association for Suicide Prev...

Send us a text In this first episode of Season Two of Bipolar for Life, Wendy discusses obesity and has a favor to ask. Wendy's debut novel "Involuntary Hold", available on Amazon, is soon to be on Audible! Read by the very talented Hedy Parks. Be sure to check it out! International Helpline Info For those living outside the United States, I finally found some helpful information. The International Association for Suicide Prevention has a directory of crisis centers and helplines fo...

Send us a text In this last episode of Season One, Wendy discusses creativity and intelligence with regard to bipolar disorder. Be sure to check out Wendy's debut novel, Involuntary Hold, on Amazon and Audible! International Helpline Info For those living outside the United States, I finally found some helpful information. The International Association for Suicide Prevention has a directory of crisis centers and helplines for over 50 countries! Just got to the internet and ty...

Send us a text In this episode, Wendy gets off topic and talks about herself, and some of her experiences with bipolar disorder. Wendy's novel on psychiatric hospitalizations is out on Amazon! It's called "Involuntary Hold." Check it out~ There is a plot twist you won't see coming! International Helpline Info For those living outside the United States, I finally found some helpful information. The International Association for Suicide Prevention has a directory of crisis ce...

Send us a text In this episode, Wendy discusses mania and has some suggestions as to how to cope with a manic episode. Wendy's novel on psychiatric hospitalizations is out on Amazon! It's called "Involuntary Hold." Check it out~ There is a plot twist you won't see coming! International Helpline Info For those living outside the United States, I finally found some helpful information. The International Association for Suicide Prevention has a directory of crisis centers and helplines...

Send us a text In this episode, Wendy discusses Hope and gives some tips on ways to enhance your hopes. Wendy's novel on psychiatric hospitalizations is out on Amazon! It's called "Involuntary Hold." Check it out~ There is a plot twist you won't see coming! International Helpline Info For those living outside the United States, I finally found some helpful information. The International Association for Suicide Prevention has a directory of crisis centers and helplines for over 50 co...

Send us a text In this episode, Wendy discusses bipolar and unipolar depression, holiday depression and the importance of sleep. Wendy's novel on psychiatric hospitalizations is out on Amazon! It's called "Involuntary Hold." Check it out~ There is a plot twist you won't see coming! International Helpline Info For those living outside the United States, I finally found some helpful information. The International Association for Suicide Prevention has a directory of crisis centers an...

Send us a text In this episode, Wendy takes a look at the different types of anxiety in relation to bipolar disorder, and some options for coping. Wendy's novel on psychiatric hospitalizations is out on Amazon! It's called "Involuntary Hold." Check it out~ There is a plot twist you won't see coming! International Helpline Info For those living outside the United States, I finally found some helpful information. The International Association for Suicide Prevention has a directory of...

Send us a text In this episode, Wendy discusses medications with information on both uses, and the issues, in taking psychiatric drugs. Wendy's novel on psychiatric hospitalizations is out on Amazon! It's called "Involuntary Hold." Check it out~ There is a plot twist you won't see coming! International Helpline Info For those living outside the United States, I finally found some helpful information. The International Association for Suicide Prevention has a directory of crisis ce...

Send us a text In this episode, Wendy shares information and her own personal experience with suicide. Wendy's novel on psychiatric hospitalizations is out on Amazon! It's called "Involuntary Hold." Check it out~ There is a plot twist you won't see coming! International Helpline Info For those living outside the United States, I finally found some helpful information. The International Association for Suicide Prevention has a directory of crisis centers and helplines for over 50 c...

Send us a text In this episode, Wendy discusses psychiatric hospitalizations, sharing both info and personal experiences. Wendy's novel on psychiatric hospitalizations is out on Amazon! It's called "Involuntary Hold." Check it out~ There is a plot twist you won't see coming! International Helpline Info For those living outside the United States, I finally found some helpful information. The International Association for Suicide Prevention has a directory of crisis centers and helpl...

Send us a text In this first episode, Wendy discusses both poles of the bipolar spectrum as they relate to the experience of rapid cycling in bipolar disorder. Wendy's novel on psychiatric hospitalizations is out on Amazon! It's called "Involuntary Hold." Check it out~ There is a plot twist you won't see coming! International Helpline Info For those living outside the United States, I finally found some helpful information. The International Association for Suicide Prevention has a direc...