The Havoc that Is Bipolar Disorder
•Extreme Mood Changes
•Swings of Energy levels
•De-Motivation
•Poor Focus & Concentration
•Impact on judgment & decision making
•Recklessness/risky behaviour
Is Bipolar just one illness?
Anxiety Disorder Depression
Alcoholism
Mania
Phobia Delusion
Substance Abuse Panic Attacks
Bipolar I Disorder ~
> Severe form, with/without Psychosis
> Marked by Manic episodes
> Involves Hospitalisation
> Lesser Depressive episodes
Bipolar II Disorder ~
> Less severe form of BD
> Episodes of Hypomania which
may develop into Mania
> Longer, Debilitating Depressive phases
The prefrontal cortex region of the brain is critical for
judgment, executive functioning, decision making,
focus and concentration.
In Bipolar and Schizophrenia afflicted, this key region
of the brain is biologically different from brains of
healthy persons.
This has been proved by advanced MRI Scans.
•Bipolar is said to be incurable is treatable
•10% of those afflicted succumb to suicide
• On an average a Bipolar faces~
- 12 years of reduced life expectancy
- A decade of productivity lost in prime years
•Among top 3 causes of long term disability
External Stigma is Stigma faced in society,
in the job market, marriage prospects and
interpersonal relationships.
Internal Stigma?
That is the war you have to win against the
devils within you. Devils within which undermine
your confidence and motivation.
Stop making unfair comparisons ! Let Go!
And so is Writing!
My Book* was a
cathartic Journey
that ended up
freeing me..
Write for yourself.
Maintain a journal
or Blog if that’s
your calling..
( *Hyperlink)
Reach out
Abolish Stigma
Connect at Human Level
Instill Hope, Belief & Transform Lives
The Challenges are How to:-
70 Million Indians suffer from
Serious Mental Illnesses (Source~ Indian Health Ministry)
15 Million Bipolar
30 Million Clinically Depressed
BipolarIndia.com is a First In Many Ways
Someone Had To Make The First Move. Why Not Me?
A Community Website unlike
any other in India
“The digital revolution is far more significant than
the invention of writing or even of printing.”
~Douglas Engelbart
Professional Help (Hyperlink)
Psychiatrist/Psychotherapists/Counseling/NLP Practitioner
Vijay Nallawala
Author of~ A Bipolar’s Journey~ From Torment to Fulfillment
Inspirational Storytelling & Personal Branding Coach,
Mental Wellness Catalyst. Founder: www.BipolarIndia.com