March 30th: World Bipolar Day
Today is World Bipolar Day!
"World Bipolar Day is celebrated annually on March 30, the birthday of Vincent Van Gogh, who is believed to have had bipolar disorder. World Bipolar Day is a day to remember that those who have bipolar disorder are capable of achieving great things and to remind them that they are not alone, for the general public to learn more about the disorder from people who live with it, and to learn the importance of fighting the stigma associated with bipolar disorder. [Source].
This years theme is More Than A Diagnosis, as we want to show the public that individuals who live with bipolar disorder are more than their diagnosis; they are capable of living full, successful lives, despite and in spite of their diagnosis." [Source].
Here are some discussions you can take part in today:
Adult side
Discussion: How to Handle Chats on Bipolar Disorder led by @MissZ and @JaceofSpades
Location: Listener Discussion Room
Time: 4pm EDT / 9pm BST
Discussion: Bipolar Disorder led by @mscoxie
Location: Guided Discussion Room
Time: 5:30pm EDT / 10:30pm BST
Teen side
Discussion: Bipolar Disorder led by @MayaRainbow2
Location: Teen Listeners
Time: 2pm EDT / 7pm BST
[Convert to additional time zones here].
Forum and feed activities that you can take part in for this day:
7 Cups Self-Help Guide: Managing Bipolar
Forum Category: Bipolar Disorders Community
Forum Post: How do you decide when to share your bipolar diagnosis?
Information: Discuss how being diagnosed has affected you and whether you share with others.
Forum Post: How can someone support a loved one with bipolar disorder?
Information: Share thoughts and tips on how to support loved ones with bipolar disorders.
Forum Post: I suffer from (insert here) but I am still... (complete)
Information: Speak out on mental health stigma by sharing here.
Forum Post: Confessions of those with Mental Disorders or who fall outside the perceived norm
Information: Share whats on your mind with others and let them hear your voice.
Forum Post: How to combat various mental health stigma!
Information: Lets reflect on stigmas many faces and ways to fight against it.
Feed activity: Share about yourself and your experience with bipolar!
Hashtags: #MoreThanADiagnosis #Bipolar #BipolarStigma
Hope you have a great day!
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@QuickJazz Thank you, Jazz :)
Hi I would like to have support and advice and someone to talk to about what's going on at the moment
I was abuse as child
I was in domestic violence relationship
My kids passed away
I could have borderline personally disorder
Need a group to talk to
Hello @Emmapape ! I'm glad to hear you are seeking support and people to speak to regarding these various aspects of your life. Thank you for seeking to share with those on 7 Cups. You can browse listeners for 1-on-1 chats, searching by topics or keywords. You may also wish to share with people via the chat rooms if possible. You may also wish to share via any of the following parts of the forums:
Traumatic Experiences Community
Domestic Violence Support Community
Borderline Personality Support Community
I hope you are able to find the support you are seeking and deserve, and will be wishing you well!
I think I have bipolar and am seeing psychiatrists but they feel hesitant on a diagnosis. I don't think it's borderline PD I don't have suocidal thoughts or tendacies but a yoyo couldn't go up n down as much as me. Just need a grouo to discuss whats happening and gain some clarity : (
Hopefully, you will be able to seek support on this from the Bipolar Disorders Community! It can take a long time for some people to get a diagnosis. I am sure many can relate to the struggle of pending diagnosis or being misdiagnosed, and would be happy to share and support you @Kempupkempdown
I am Bipolar I and I would like to join this but I'm a teen. Any way I can join?
@KayaBearz
I think that this is for everyone teen or otherwise.
Shared on social media!!! :)
I personally don't know much about bipolar, but if anyone would like to talk about it and have someone to listen to them. I would be more than happy to :)
Lots in my family Grandmother maybe aunt definitely nephew definitely cousin definitely me not sure - all these people contributed to my life in a positive way
Thank you Patty Duke one of the first stars to share how it impacts her and that she still did great things
my friend told me she finaly got diagonsed with it :) she wont let anyone bother me with constent and also shes tough brenda is tough she she told me she would also protect her dogs mom and home and her boyfriend is a cop police officer and their not afraid to talk to me protect me or attack who ever harms me and im glad that i ahve a friend like her and she believes my problems i got bullied sexually harassed and stalked and attacked by girl named clarissa elias clarissa elias is on facebook remember clarissa attended cholla high school and same school as i did and it hurts everything it hurts its having blood on your face and also i listen and understand my friends problems im here for her she had challenges with her home and now its getting better in her home and more clean
