Research Explores the Positives of Bipolar

I’ve come across a recent study by Lancaster University. It’s only short, but highlights how people with bipolar have seen positives from having it.

The Spectrum Centre

Again please leave comments on what you think.

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Rising to the Challenge

OK, so I recently posted My Own Challenge, basically saying how I want to post positive things on bipolar & positive articles depicted in the media.

Below I’ve linked an article I’ve found in Bipolar Magazine.

Accentuate the Positive

Please let me know what you think & if there is anything you want to add.

Go on you know you want to…?

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My Own Challenge

I’ve decided to set my own challenge, although the deadline for this is open. I’m kind to myself like that.

I read another blogger’s post recently & it touched upon how when they go through other blogs & the media interpretation of bipolar, it is generally the negative aspects that are highlighted. It got me thinking & I’ve found myself coming to the conclusion that they were right, most of what I read is about how tough it is etc.

Now don’t get me wrong it is tough at times with bipolar & for some nearly all the time, but I believe there are enough people in the public eye who have made a career & in so doing, have utilised their creative side (a lot of which comes from bipolar) to their advantage. I’ve recently posted about Bipolar in the Media & at the bottom is a list of names I quickly found on Wikapedia, detailing some people with bipolar. A lot of them are singers, actors & comedians, which I see as part of the ‘Arts’ side of entertainment & so may have gained from having bipolar to enhance their creative sides.

So my challenge to myself is twofold… Firstly I want to write more posts on the positive aspects of having bipolar. Secondly I want to find media articles that give a positive slant to bipolar. I think the latter will be harder, but I intend to find them. I do have some journalist friends, so I may need to bop them over the head into writing a positive piece or two. You know who you are, you’ve been warned If you don’t see the warning, it serves you right for not looking at my blog…

A few positive things I’ve gained from bipolar of the top of my head? A better understanding of myself, meeting many of you fine bloggers & it has been known for me to write poetry for my wife (she likes it too, I think…).

If you’re not sure why these may not be linked to bipolar, ask me.

If you think this self challenging business is a good idea, tell me below?

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