This week my blog features a podcast interview with Kaj Korvela, Executive Director of OBAD, the Organization for Bipolar Affective Disorder. We discuss the value of peer support, hypomania and how creativity is experienced by people who have bipolar disorder.
Discussing Peer Support, Hypomania and Creativity with OBAD Executive Director Kaj Korvela
Thank you kaj and Allan !
There’s a lot to comment on. Where do I start. I spent my teens, and twenties in hypomania and anxiety. My first depression was at 34. It was agonizing and pervasive and it lasted 6 solid months. I could sit up for 5 minutes maybe I was drained of all my strength. That would be the physical side of bipolar depression
Bipolar stole my life ie; friends , education , family
Through peer support I fought for stability. I became increasingly well through the support of my peers and I thank all my peers who may be reading this.
OBAD is family
There’s just so much I can talk about but I’ll keep it short. If you or someone you know is suffering from mental illness, please seek out peer support and a good psychiatrist. Medication , OBAD peer support and my psychiatrist saved my life and not to mention there are fun and energetic times as well !!
Thanks guys !
Thank you for sharing Annette. I feel like OBAD saved me too.