Bipolar and isolation is a tough thing for people to deal with. I consider myself to be an outgoing person, but when I am in a bipolar depressive episode, I completely isolate myself from those around me. You can imagine what my friends think when the person who is considered the social butterfly of the group suddenly disappears.

Isolation from those closest to me is tough but necessary for me to deal with these uncomfortable emotions. In this video, I explain why I isolate myself during depressive episodes of bipolar disorder and share a few of my personal coping strategies.

How do you handle bipolar disorder and isolation? Do you have any coping strategies that are helpful? Please share your thoughts below in the comment section or do a response video and send it to info@healthyplace.com.
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