How to Manage Depression and Bipolar Disorder: CBT Tools, Relapse Prevention, and Support Strategies

About this episode

Ben shares his experiences living with bipolar disorder and depression, discussing the emotional complexities and challenges of medication changes.

What does a bipolar depressive episode actually feel like? In this early archive episode, 28-year-old Brooklyn artist Ben shares candidly about living with bipolar disorder and depression — including what happens when medication changes trigger a rough patch. Ben describes: What a “code level orange or red” depressive episode looks like The emotional contradictions of depression (lonely but avoiding people, hungry but not eating) Why changing medications can tempor...

People in this episode

Guest: Ben

Topics covered

• bipolar disorder
• depression
• mental health
• CBT tools
• relapse prevention
• support strategies

Keywords

• bipolar disorder
• depression
• CBT
• relapse prevention
• mental health support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Recovery.com

Places: Brooklyn

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