Bipolar Disorder, a serious Mental Illness approx 2.4% of the World's adult population. Do we know enough about it in countries in India? This presentation highlights the symptoms and emotions associated with this debilitating condition. Learn about how can be vigilant about its prevalence and if anybody you know, what are the coping mechanisms.

1. Living with Bipolar Disorder
www.BipolarIndia.com Let’s Walk Together
BIPOLAR
DISORDER

2. The Havoc that Is Bipolar Disorder
•Extreme Mood Changes
•Swings of Energy levels
•De-Motivation
•Poor Focus & Concentration
•Impact on judgment & decision making
•Recklessness/risky behaviour

4. Is Bipolar just one illness?
Anxiety Disorder Depression
Alcoholism
Mania
Phobia Delusion
Substance Abuse Panic Attacks

5. Bipolar I Disorder ~
> Severe form, with/without Psychosis
> Marked by Manic episodes
> Involves Hospitalisation
> Lesser Depressive episodes
Bipolar II Disorder ~
> Less severe form of BD
> Episodes of Hypomania which
may develop into Mania
> Longer, Debilitating Depressive phases

6. Bipolar~ is Not just about Chemical Imbalance

7. Difference is in Brain Structures

8. The prefrontal cortex region of the brain is critical for
judgment, executive functioning, decision making,
focus and concentration.
In Bipolar and Schizophrenia afflicted, this key region
of the brain is biologically different from brains of
healthy persons.
This has been proved by advanced MRI Scans.

9. •Bipolar is said to be incurable is treatable
•10% of those afflicted succumb to suicide
• On an average a Bipolar faces~
- 12 years of reduced life expectancy
- A decade of productivity lost in prime years
•Among top 3 causes of long term disability

10. Steel Your Mind To Stigma of a Dual Type

11. External Stigma is Stigma faced in society,
in the job market, marriage prospects and
interpersonal relationships.
Internal Stigma?
That is the war you have to win against the
devils within you. Devils within which undermine
your confidence and motivation.
Stop making unfair comparisons ! Let Go!

12. The Positive~ BD Can Be managed

13. 6 Step Process
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ACCEPTANCE
COOPERATION
TRUST
PERSEVERANCE
BELIEF

14. Medical Treatment Is The Foundation
Balance between side effects and benefits

16. Caregivers do their part, but that alone won’t help.
What can we do to regain balance of mind?

17. Vigorous Exercise/Fitness Training
Working out is a well known buster of
Depression and Stress.

18. Walking amid Nature > Mindfulness

19. Yoga ~ Pranayam and Meditation

20. Neuroplasticity ~ Meditation can Rewire the Brain!

21. Creative Visualisation >> Manifestation

22. A Higher Power~ Have Faith

23. We Are ‘Insanely’ Creative~
So, Let’s Express Ourselves!!

24. Music Is Therapeutic

25. And so is Writing!
My Book* was a
cathartic Journey
that ended up
freeing me..
Write for yourself.
Maintain a journal
or Blog if that’s
your calling..
( *Hyperlink)

26. Reach out
Abolish Stigma
Connect at Human Level
Instill Hope, Belief & Transform Lives
The Challenges are How to:-

27. Population 23 Million

28. 70 Million Indians suffer from
Serious Mental Illnesses (Source~ Indian Health Ministry)
15 Million Bipolar
30 Million Clinically Depressed

29. LESS than 5000 Psychiatrists practice in India!!

30. BipolarIndia.com is a First In Many Ways
Someone Had To Make The First Move. Why Not Me?
A Community Website unlike
any other in India

31. “The digital revolution is far more significant than
the invention of writing or even of printing.”
~Douglas Engelbart

32. Professional Help (Hyperlink)
Psychiatrist/Psychotherapists/Counseling/NLP Practitioner

33. My Story Set Me Free.
New Stories Came Pouring Out..

34. One Such Candid Story

35. Offline Peer Support Meets
We Are Now Truly A Community!

36. Vijay Nallawala
Author of~ A Bipolar’s Journey~ From Torment to Fulfillment
Inspirational Storytelling & Personal Branding Coach,
Mental Wellness Catalyst. Founder: www.BipolarIndia.com