Live Well Bipolar ™
Live Well Bipolar ™
Paris Scobie
222: Sober & Soaring w/ Bipolar II
39 minutes Posted Oct 21, 2024 at 5:00 pm.
Introduction and Special Guest Announcement
Jackie's Early Diagnosis Journey
Struggles with Misdiagnosis and Addiction
The Stigma of Mental Health vs. Addiction
The Birth of MedCircle
Personal Stories and Relatability
The Importance of Boundaries
Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Paris is pleased to bring you Jackie Colbeth's story. She is a mental health advocate and co-owner of MedCircle who shares her personal journey of living with bipolar 2 disorder, her initial misdiagnosis at age 13, and her path to sobriety celebrating 21 years.
She highlights the importance of educating oneself about mental health diagnoses and breaking the stigma associated with them. Jackie emphasizes the significance of setting boundaries to prioritize mental health and shares insights on managing bipolar disorder effectively.
The conversation also touches on the founding of MedCircle, a platform providing accessible online mental health content, and the impact of personal stories in healing.
Both Jackie and Paris reflect on their experiences of learning to live well with bipolar disorder, offering hope and guidance to listeners navigating similar challenges.
Connect with MedCircle's free work here!