Bipolar for Life

Wendy Foard
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Bipolar for Life is a show dedicated to surviving bipolar disorder through shared experiences and information. This is NOT a medical broadcast. The host, Wendy Foard, has survived bipolar disorder for 43 years, through several suicide attempts and multiple psychiatric hospitalizations.  She answers questions and shares experiences, in the day-to-day struggle for survival with this deadly mental health condition.  

  1. 08/18/2024

    Final Thoughts

    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 someone via text 24/7 across the United States. ** Please contact us at bipolarforlife@myyahoo.com with any questions, suggestions, or comments.

    21 min

  2. 07/23/2024

    Bipolar Rage

    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 contact us at bipolarforlife@myyahoo.com with any questions, suggestions, or comments.

    25 min

  3. 07/10/2024

    Substance Use

    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 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 your country and region, and it will give you the information for your location. Granted, it doesn’t cover everywhere, but it’s a start! ** 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 contact us at bipolarforlife@myyahoo.com with any questions, suggestions, or comments.

    23 min

  4. 06/16/2024

    Bipolar Psychosis

    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 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 your country and region, and it will give you the information for your location. Granted, it doesn’t cover everywhere, but it’s a start! ** 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 contact us at bipolarforlife@myyahoo.com with any questions, suggestions, or comments.

    25 min

  5. 06/04/2024

    The Stigma

    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 your country and region, and it will give you the information for your location. Granted, it doesn’t cover everywhere, but it’s a start!   ** 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 contact us at bipolarforlife@myyahoo.com with any questions, suggestions, or comments.

    19 min

  6. 05/23/2024

    CBT Therapy

    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 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 your country and region, and it will give you the information for your location. Granted, it doesn’t cover everywhere, but it’s a start! ** 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 contact us at bipolarforlife@myyahoo.com with any questions, suggestions, or comments.

    22 min

  7. 05/09/2024

    ECT Therapy

    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 and type in:        findahelpline.com/i/iasp  And it will bring you to a drop-down menu where you can input your country and region, and it will give you the information for your location. Granted, it doesn’t cover everywhere, but it’s a start!   ** 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 contact us at bipolarforlife@myyahoo.com with any questions, suggestions, or comments.

    20 min

  8. 04/22/2024

    TMS Therapy

    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:        findahelpline.com/i/iasp  And it will bring you to a drop-down menu where you can input your country and region, and it will give you the information for your location. Granted, it doesn’t cover everywhere, but it’s a start!   ** 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 contact us at bipolarforlife@myyahoo.com with any questions, suggestions, or comments.

    15 min
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Bipolar for Life is a show dedicated to surviving bipolar disorder through shared experiences and information. This is NOT a medical broadcast. The host, Wendy Foard, has survived bipolar disorder for 43 years, through several suicide attempts and multiple psychiatric hospitalizations.  She answers questions and shares experiences, in the day-to-day struggle for survival with this deadly mental health condition.  

Information

  • Creator
    Wendy Foard
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Bipolar for Life
  • Show Website
    Bipolar for Life