Living with Bipolar I: My First Manic Episode
Manic episodes caused by bipolar disorder can be confusing and challenging to manage. Hear from NAMI Member Claudette Pombo about her experience with her first known manic episode while trying to attend her circus-themed wedding. She details her journey from the wedding; getting help; getting a diagnosis of Bipolar I, PTSD, General Anxiety Disorder and OCD; and finding NAMI.
A Caregiver’s Struggle to Find Help and Hope
Watch VideoA First Responder's Road to Recovery from PTSD and Substance Use Disorder
Watch VideoA Journey To Healing | Stories of Hope and Healing: Naomi Mizushima
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