How to Manage Depression and Bipolar Disorder: CBT Tools, Relapse Prevention, and Support Strategies

Podcast: Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health · Recovery.com

Opublikowano: 2026-05-12

What does a bipolar depressive episode actually feel like? In this early archive episode, 28-year-old Brooklyn artist Ben shares candidly about living with bipolar disorder and depression — including what happens when medication changes trigger a rough patch. Ben describes: What a “code level orange or red” depressive episode looks like The emotional contradictions of depression (lonely but avoiding people, hungry but not eating) Why changing medications can temporarily intensify symptoms How cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps him self-diagnose and regulate The importance of daily “practice” — biking, yoga, creative focus — to maintain mental health Why suppressing depression on...