Bluntly Bipolar

Dennis Heil
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Mental Health

How would you like to listen to a middle-aged man talk about finding peace and happiness living with Bipolar Disorder, high-functioning autism, and depression for more than 30 years? You do!? Then boy do I have the podcast for you! Don't wait! Just hit play! Jokes aside...hey, what's up? My name is Dennis Heil, and I am diagnosed with Type 2 Bipolar Disorder, and High-Functioning Autism with severe depression. I was 15 when I had my first serious suicide attempt, pulling the trigger on a bullet that misfired during a depressive psychotic episode. At 29, I had a second depressive psychotic episode that was so severe it forced me to decide between ending myself or seeking help. I decided to seek help and was diagnosed with Type 2 Bipolar Disorder. That was back in 2009, and I've been working on my recovery, peace, and happiness ever since. Bluntly Bipolar can best be described as a collection of content based on the hard lessons I've learned along the way. I am not a mental health professional. I have no training or certifications of any kind. All I am is a mental patient with a microphone, so take everything I say with a grain of salt. This podcast is not a replacement for help from qualified, trained professionals. Listener discretion is advised as I discuss my path and life bluntly, hence the title. Makes sense, right? Almost like a built-in trigger warning...

  1. 6d ago

    Are You A Bipolar Artist Afraid of Losing Your Spark?

    There's a common fear in mental health communities that treatment will take away your spark. Yes, that can happen. However, what isn't talked about nearly as much are the ways in which treatment can benefit your art. In this episode, I discuss the benefits and affects treatment had on my writing. Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.bluntlybipolar.com/listen TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluntlybipolar Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bluntlybipolar.bsky.social Email: bluntlybipolar@gmail.com I am not a mental health professional. I do not have any qualifications or certifications of any kind. I hope that by sharing my experiences, more mentally ill people will be empowered to step into the offices of clinicians to do the hard work that leads to mental wellness, peace, and happiness. Take everything I say with a grain of salt, as all I am is a mental patient with a microphone.

  2. Sep 3

    Vote: It's Literally A Matter of Life and Death

    As we approach this mid-term season, I would like to make a stark statement - vote, because it's a matter of life and death. The fact of the matter is that most money that goes into mental health care comes from the government and charity. I was one such recipient. I would likely be dead today without a block grant from the government that paid for my initial diagnosis and treatment. In this episode, I talk about this more in-depth, as well as exploring other reasons why we should vote, even if you think your vote doesn't matter. Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.bluntlybipolar.com/listen Black Women Are Educated and Underpaid Compared to White MenArrival of the First Africans in 1619 (U.S. National Park Service)Wealthy Disparity Between Black and White FamiliesRNC Funding for 2023-2024DNC Funding for 2023-2024Green Party Funding for 2023-2024Pennhurst AbuseThe federal and state role in mental health | Mental Health America TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluntlybipolar Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bluntlybipolar.bsky.social Email: bluntlybipolar@gmail.com I am not a mental health professional. I do not have any qualifications or certifications of any kind. I hope that by sharing my experiences, more mentally ill people will be empowered to step into the offices of clinicians to do the hard work that leads to mental wellness, peace, and happiness. Take everything I say with a grain of salt, as all I am is a mental patient with a microphone.

  3. Aug 27

    Are You Afraid of Bipolar Disorder?

    Are you afraid of Bipolar Disorder? That's understandable. When you're first diagnosed, you're stepping into a world that's large and hard to understand. However, that fear gets smaller as you start learning how to captain your ship. Let me walk you through some of my strategies for doing exactly that. Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.bluntlybipolar.com/listen TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluntlybipolar Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bluntlybipolar.bsky.social Email: bluntlybipolar@gmail.com I am not a mental health professional. I do not have any qualifications or certifications of any kind. I hope that by sharing my experiences, more mentally ill people will be empowered to step into the offices of clinicians to do the hard work that leads to mental wellness, peace, and happiness. Take everything I say with a grain of salt, as all I am is a mental patient with a microphone.

  4. Aug 20

    Unlocking the Power of Optimism, Gratitude, and Mindfulness

    "Joy is an act of resistance." Toi Derricotte This phrase is largely used in social justice circles when it comes to dealing with oppressive forces, because an oppressive force wants you to be scared and broken down. Joy is a middle finger in the face of the oppressor. I identify with this, because my bipolar disorder has been trying to kill me for over 30 years now. My mental illness has oppressed my ability to live the kind of life I wanted, to feel healthy emotions, to have things that I would not have lost if not for depression and bipolar disorder. In this episode, I want to share with you part of how I went from suicidally depressed and nihilistic to hopeful and optimistic, if not joyful from time-to-time. Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.bluntlybipolar.com/listen Box Breathing: How to, Benefits, and Tipsfrom “The Telly Cycle” by Toi Derricotte - Rattle: Poetry7 Ways Gratitude Rewires Your Brain TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluntlybipolar Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bluntlybipolar.bsky.social Email: bluntlybipolar@gmail.com I am not a mental health professional. I do not have any qualifications or certifications of any kind. I hope that by sharing my experiences, more mentally ill people will be empowered to step into the offices of clinicians to do the hard work that leads to mental wellness, peace, and happiness. Take everything I say with a grain of salt, as all I am is a mental patient with a microphone.

  5. Aug 13

    Lindsay Clancy: Monster or Victim?

    The Lindsay Clancy trial currently has social media in a grip. What's interesting about all of the discussion surrounding Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Psychosis is one understated detail. Lindsay Clancy had an undiagnosed bipolar disorder as far as back as 2020, three years before she killed her three children. In this episode, I discuss the medical malpractice lawsuit that Clancy filed against six mental health professionals and three facilities who put Lindsay on thirteen different meds in the span of about three months, and what that means for people with bipolar disorder. Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.bluntlybipolar.com/listen Lindsay Clancy's Lawsuit Document TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluntlybipolar Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bluntlybipolar.bsky.social Email: bluntlybipolar@gmail.com I am not a mental health professional. I do not have any qualifications or certifications of any kind. I hope that by sharing my experiences, more mentally ill people will be empowered to step into the offices of clinicians to do the hard work that leads to mental wellness, peace, and happiness. Take everything I say with a grain of salt, as all I am is a mental patient with a microphone.

  6. Aug 6

    The Tragedy of Elisa Lam

    Do you remember Elisa Lam? Elisa went missing and was discovered in a cistern on top of a hotel back in 2013. Her disappearance made the rounds through mystery and true crime circles because of how strange it was. There was a video from an elevator that showed her acting strangely, fearfully, as though she were being followed by someone. Many people took that to mean that she was being stalked by someone. But did you know that Elisa Lam was also in treatment for Bipolar Disorder? Elisa Lam's death was ruled as an accidental drowning, likely as a result of a psychiatric emergency. In looking at her actions leading up to her death, they are a perfect storm of things you should not do when you have Bipolar Disorder. In this episode, I lay these things out clearly, so hopefully others can learn from it. Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.bluntlybipolar.com/listen Who Killed Elisa Lam?Elisa Lam's Personal Blog TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluntlybipolar Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bluntlybipolar.bsky.social Email: bluntlybipolar@gmail.com I am not a mental health professional. I do not have any qualifications or certifications of any kind. I hope that by sharing my experiences, more mentally ill people will be empowered to step into the offices of clinicians to do the hard work that leads to mental wellness, peace, and happiness. Take everything I say with a grain of salt, as all I am is a mental patient with a microphone.

  7. Jul 30

    What Voice Memo Guy Can Teach Us About Boundaries

    Did you hear about Voice Memo Guy? Essentially, he went on one date with a woman and expressed that early physical intimacy was important to him. She said she wasn't sure if that's what she wanted. Then, she invited him to her house for a second date. His response was to send a voice memo expressing that he didn't want to do that or continue on if it wasn't going to lead to sex. That woman's friend leaked it to the internet, and it went viral. I've found much of the discourse surrounding this event to be lacking. So, I've decided to use this event in this episode as an excellent learning device about consent, communication, and boundaries. Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.bluntlybipolar.com/listen TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluntlybipolar Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bluntlybipolar.bsky.social Email: bluntlybipolar@gmail.com I am not a mental health professional. I do not have any qualifications or certifications of any kind. I hope that by sharing my experiences, more mentally ill people will be empowered to step into the offices of clinicians to do the hard work that leads to mental wellness, peace, and happiness. Take everything I say with a grain of salt, as all I am is a mental patient with a microphone.

  8. Jul 23

    5 Comforting Lies They Tell The Mentally Ill

    We mentally ill people are told a lot of comforting lies. I don't think it's out of maliciousness. I think that a lot of people just don't know anything better to say. I used to be a cynical and bitter person until I had ran my old mental health blog years ago. I would get message after message from the loved ones of the mentally ill, trying to figure out how to balance compassion with boundaries, and be helpful and understanding. In this episode are five things they tell us that aren't as helpful as you may think. In fact, they can be downright harmful. Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.bluntlybipolar.com/listen TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluntlybipolar Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bluntlybipolar.bsky.social Email: bluntlybipolar@gmail.com I am not a mental health professional. I do not have any qualifications or certifications of any kind. I hope that by sharing my experiences, more mentally ill people will be empowered to step into the offices of clinicians to do the hard work that leads to mental wellness, peace, and happiness. Take everything I say with a grain of salt, as all I am is a mental patient with a microphone.

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How would you like to listen to a middle-aged man talk about finding peace and happiness living with Bipolar Disorder, high-functioning autism, and depression for more than 30 years? You do!? Then boy do I have the podcast for you! Don't wait! Just hit play! Jokes aside...hey, what's up? My name is Dennis Heil, and I am diagnosed with Type 2 Bipolar Disorder, and High-Functioning Autism with severe depression. I was 15 when I had my first serious suicide attempt, pulling the trigger on a bullet that misfired during a depressive psychotic episode. At 29, I had a second depressive psychotic episode that was so severe it forced me to decide between ending myself or seeking help. I decided to seek help and was diagnosed with Type 2 Bipolar Disorder. That was back in 2009, and I've been working on my recovery, peace, and happiness ever since. Bluntly Bipolar can best be described as a collection of content based on the hard lessons I've learned along the way. I am not a mental health professional. I have no training or certifications of any kind. All I am is a mental patient with a microphone, so take everything I say with a grain of salt. This podcast is not a replacement for help from qualified, trained professionals. Listener discretion is advised as I discuss my path and life bluntly, hence the title. Makes sense, right? Almost like a built-in trigger warning...

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  • Creator
    Dennis Heil
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Dennis Heil
  • Show Website
    Bluntly Bipolar

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