Living with Bipolar II and BPD- Interview with Bipolar Barbie & Dr. Becky Spelman. Episode 19.

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In today's episode Dr Becky Spelman speak to a lady known online as Bipolar Barbie about her experiences with Bipolar. In this video Bipolar Barbie (known as B) talks about her experiences of getting a diagnosis, going through a manic episode, experiencing depression and managing medication. B also discusses how she has reshaped her life in order to manage her condition.

In addition to Bipolar II, B has been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder and Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). B was initially a star student and was doing well academically, she was accepted to study law however despite her academic strengths her mental health challenges prevented her from finishing her studies and B has to shape a different life for herself in order to cope best with her mental health difficulties. B is now a mental health advocate, she lives on a farm where she embraces her creativity and is in a much better place mentally.

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BipolarBarbie/
Website: https://bipolarbarbie.com
Instagram: @the_bipolar_barbie

Dr. Becky Spelman is a top Psychologist in London, Becky is the Clinic Director for Private Therapy Clinic which has clinic's based all around central London including; Harley Street, Wigmore Street, Bank, Earls Court & Canary Wharf. Becky uses Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness to treat a range of difficulties with a particular interest in Borderline Personality Disorder and the difficulties that go with this condition such as relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, low-self esteem, social anxiety, fear of public speaking, fear of intimacy,  interpersonal difficulties, anger, body image issues, eating disorders and addictions.