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Jun 2022
30m 35s

Disclosing Bipolar to Friends and Collea...

Gabe Howard & Dr. Nicole Washington
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Everyone wants to have relationships with people – even if it is to just say hi and bye to our neighbors or get along with our colleagues at work. But when you have bipolar disorder, making new friends can be complicated. For example, when do you tell them about your diagnosis? Do you even need to tell them at all? How can you manage your feelings if they re ... Show More
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