Mindful Bipolar

Damian Konopka

Living with bipolar disorder and addictions. Looking for relief…

damiankonopka.substack.com

23 Episodes

Nothing to see here…
3/23/2020
7:30
Clean and semi-serene these days. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit damiankonopka.substack.com
Recognizing hypomania, reducing worries and anxiety, and improving your life today
12/3/2019
28:56
My most recent hypomania and mania and depression, struggling with worry and regret and anxiety, living in the present moment This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit damiankonopka.substack.com
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Bipolar anger, depression & healthy relationships
10/21/2019
27:38
Things to know about bipolar anger, fighting depression & and trying to sustain a healthy relationship This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit damiankonopka.substack.com
Mania and mental baggage
9/20/2019
20:47
Fighting my moods, trying to be present and mindful each day, living in the moment as much as possible. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit damiankonopka.substack.com
Months-long hypomania
8/28/2019
18:20
Self-care was lacking when I moved into a new place. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit damiankonopka.substack.com
Big life decisions & stress, searching for more middle ground, Mac Miller still breathes
5/28/2019
17:42
Decision to move after 17 years, trying to manage stress and mood disruption, fell into rabbit hole laced with THC for couple weeks, staying true to self-care. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit damiankonopka.substack.com
Discussion with Becky of That B Word podcast: stress, intrusive thoughts and autopilot thinking
5/4/2019
34:13
Stress of relationships and stability that comes from good ones; intrusive thoughts, autopilot thinking: causes and helps, benefits of meds and therapy; and how we are all on a bipolar spectrum. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit damiankonopka.substack.com
Steps to take if you think you’re getting depressed; the benefits of exercise & being mindful
4/23/2019
25:59
Good articles I’ve read and recommend to help with depressive episodes and hopefully help motivate you to exercise. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit damiankonopka.substack.com
Recovering from irritable depression, using support systems
4/13/2019
20:46
A weeks’ long depression is so much better than one that lasts months, but it still has challenges to overcome. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit damiankonopka.substack.com
Difficulty understanding moods with a broken brain. Trying not to fall into old thinking patterns.
3/25/2019
14:28
Our recovery paths are not linear. There are still obstacles to overcome. Recognize warning signs and take responsibility for words and actions. Believe in yourself, things do get better. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit damiankonopka.substack.com

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Mindful Bipolar

Damian Konopka

23 Episodes

Nothing to see here…

Recognizing hypomania, reducing worries and anxiety, and improving your life today

Bipolar anger, depression & healthy relationships

Mania and mental baggage

Months-long hypomania

Big life decisions & stress, searching for more middle ground, Mac Miller still breathes

Discussion with Becky of That B Word podcast: stress, intrusive thoughts and autopilot thinking

Steps to take if you think you’re getting depressed; the benefits of exercise & being mindful

Recovering from irritable depression, using support systems

Difficulty understanding moods with a broken brain. Trying not to fall into old thinking patterns.