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Bipolar disorder
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 10/07/2025
This section explains the symptoms of bipolar disorder, treatments and ways to manage the condition.
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Staying well with bipolar
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 20/06/2023
What’s the best way to stay well when you have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder? Our guide base on the personal experiences of 32 of our supporters can help you spot the early warning signs that you are become unwell, how to look after yourself and the treatment you might need.
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“I really can’t choose to leave my bipolar at home” Melanie’s story
Last updated: 10/09/2024
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Somerset Peer Connections
Services and Groups |Last updated: 01/04/2025
Peer Connections is a free service that offers support to people aged 18+ living in Somerset with a diagnosed or undiagnosed Serious Mental Illness (SMI)—Schizophrenia, Psychosis, Bipolar or a Personality Disorder. Our peer volunteer team have had their own challenges with mental health and found coping strategies and skills that worked for them. They will have a good understanding of your experiences, feelings and thoughts. This delivered as part of Open Mental Health is an alliance of local voluntary organisations, the NHS and social care, Somerset County Council, and individuals with lived experience of mental health.
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“Because you can't be low at Christmas, right?!” – Alexandra’s story
Last updated: 06/12/2023
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