Inside Bipolar

What Is Happiness When You Live With Bipolar Disorder?

What does happiness actually feel like when you live with bipolar disorder? And how do you know when feeling really good is healthy happiness instead of hypomania or mani

Is the Mental Health System Broken? What Bipolar Patients Need to Know

The mental health system can feel confusing, frustrating, and sometimes downright impossible to navigate—especially when you live with bipolar disorder. But what if the p

Stopping Obsessive Thoughts with Bipolar Disorder

Obsessive thoughts and chronic worry can make it difficult to relax, sleep, enjoy relationships, or even stay present in everyday life. But what does it actually mean whe

Trusting AI with Your Bipolar Care: What You Should Know

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how we search for information, make decisions, and even seek mental health support. But can AI therapy safely help people living

Misdiagnosis: What If You Suspect You Don’t Have Bipolar Disorder?

Many people wonder whether their bipolar diagnosis is correct. Maybe your symptoms don't match what you've learned. Maybe other circumstances — like trauma or substance u

Bipolar Hacks to Live Better and Thrive

You don't need a miracle cure to manage bipolar disorder—sometimes the smallest changes can have the biggest impact. Discover practical bipolar hacks that can help you re

Coping Skills to Stop Impulsive Behaviors

Living with bipolar disorder often means navigating a minefield of impulsive thoughts and actions. For example, have you ever made a snap decision that you immediately re

Self-Esteem in Bipolar: The Hidden Issue No One Talks About

Why is it so easy to believe that every setback, unfinished task, messy room, or missed opportunity means you're failing? And why do so many people living with bipolar di

Hypomania: The Mood State Few People Fear—But Should

For many, a surge of energy, creativity, and expansive mood can feel like an absolute gift. For those living with bipolar disorder, a hypomanic episode feels less like a

Navigating the ‘Fear of Fear’ Cycle of Panic Attacks with Bipolar

What if the anxiety you're facing isn’t bipolar disorder alone — but the fear of what might happen next? With humor, honesty, and practical insight, Gabe Howard, who liv

Is it Anxiety, Bipolar, or Both? (And How to Tell the Difference)

It is a common misconception that anxiety is just part of the package when you live with bipolar disorder. While anxiety can certainly be a symptom of a mood episode, for

When Joy Goes Missing: Understanding Anhedonia in Bipolar Disorder

Are you no longer experiencing pleasure or joy in day-to-day life? If you are living with bipolar disorder, you know the crushing weight of the “nothingness” — that speci

Can I Stop My Bipolar Meds?  Cold Turkey vs Tapering

"Do I have to take these meds forever?" It’s the most common question psychiatrists hear, but the answer is rarely a simple yes or no. In this episode, hosts Gabe Howard

BONUS: Headlines of Horror: Schizophrenia Portrayals in News Media

Bonus Episode of "Inside Schizophrenia" podcast from Healthline Media. “Paranoid schizophrenic admits to attacking dog walker.” When we watch a horror movie, we know th

Solo Parenting with Bipolar: Staying Stable as a Single Parent

Are you living with bipolar and a single parent or managing a household alone? Have you been told things like sleep hygiene (as an example) is a pillar of stability, but

Getting to Work with Bipolar: Excel at the Job and Live Better

"What jobs are suitable for someone living with bipolar disorder?" It’s a question that floods our inbox, and the answer might surprise you: almost every single one. From

Physical Health and Bipolar: How to Live Better and Longer

Studies suggest people with bipolar disorder die 25 years younger than the general population. It’s a statistic that hits like a "thump to the chest," but is it a death s

When Emotions Are Mistaken for Bipolar Symptoms

If everything you do is labeled a symptom of bipolar disorder, do you ever get to be yourself? In this episode, Gabe Howard (who lives with bipolar) and board certified p

Paranoia in Bipolar: Anxiety vs. Psychosis

Paranoia is one of the most misunderstood symptoms in bipolar disorder — and using the wrong word can delay the right treatment. Using real-life examples, this episode ex

The ‘Inside Bipolar’ Experiment: Why This Wasn’t Supposed to Work

This episode was never supposed to exist. Mental health “rules” say patients and psychiatrists shouldn’t share power, shouldn’t speak publicly as equals, and definitely s