Bipolar Lift

16/10/2026

💭 Coping with Bipolar: Finding What Works for YOU 💭
When it comes to mental health, there’s no “one-size-fits-all.” What helps one person might not work for another — and that’s okay💚

Two common ways people cope with bipolar include:�💊 Medication — to help balance mood and manage symptoms.�🧠 Therapy — CBT, DBT, or group therapy can offer support and new coping tools.

Beyond that, healing can look like nature walks, journaling, music, or movement — whatever helps you feel grounded🌿🎶
With the right support and strategies, living a stable, fulfilling life with bipolar is absolutely possible🌞

Find out more: www.bipolarlift.org

15/10/2026

Imran Akram, founder of The Bipolar Lift, shares his powerful story with the BBC. In an interview, he opened up about his personal journey with bipolar disorder—how a moment of psychosis on the motorway led him to finally get a diagnosis and the support he needed.

His story is a reminder of the power of self-awareness, the importance of getting the right help, and the need to keep fighting for a better tomorrow.

💙 Watch the full interview with the BBC here: https://youtu.be/Ujt3TQmMiUs

15/10/2026

14/10/2026

REAL LIVES
Read Lindas Bipolar Story

I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder in 2007 due to a
stressful situation. I've had many ups and downs, I
have time's when I spend money on things I don't
really need, that is part of Bipolar. I think I've been
over medicated on my Sodium Valproate, it was 800ml
now 500ml… so now feeling a lot better.

I'm a single mum of 2 boys my ex-husband died 30yrs
ago. I've worked all my life to support them. I'm 74
years old and have lots of good friends and have a
great social life. I love music and my belly dancing
group x

My boys have been very supportive of me and
understand me. One of my sons has a mental illness.
They know how to deal with it and I talk to them all the
time. I seem to think now that my Dr. has been over
medicating me and zapping me out because I was
sleeping all the time… time will tell. I feel so much
calmer and on a level playing field now, horray!

To read other stories visit
https://bipolarlift.org/real-lives

If you would like to share your story contact:
[email protected]

13/10/2026

🧠 Learn More About the Causes of Bipolar Disorder 🧠

Understanding the causes of bipolar disorder is key to managing it effectively. To get a deeper insight into what contributes to this condition, read The Bipolar Lift Information Booklet available on our website. 📖

👉 Visit www.bipolarlift.org to read the full booklet

13/10/2026

Mental Health Awareness and Understanding Bipolar Course. 2 hrs online CPD accredited. £15
If you're a therapist or someone in the care sector, or if you'd like to learn more about bipolar for yourself or a loved one, then this course is for you.

www.learning.bipolarlift.org

12/10/2026

We are pleased to announce that the new Bipolar Lift mobile app is now available for iOS and Android!

Bipolar Lift is a free wellbeing tracking app designed to support people living with bipolar disorder. The app is designed with simplicity in mind making daily mood tracking quick, simple and effortless.

The app helps you:
• Record your mood, sleep and daily events in seconds
• Visualise mood and wellbeing trends over time
• Generate professional PDF reports to support conversations with healthcare professionals
• Access wellbeing resources and optional reminder notifications

The app is completely free, with no advertisements, subscriptions or paid features, and all of your data remains securely stored on your device.

📱 Download Bipolar Lift today:

Apple App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/bipolar-lift/id6779495386

Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lkhsolutions.bipolarliftmobileapp

We hope Bipolar Lift helps you track your wellbeing, and we look forward to hearing your feedback.

12/10/2026

🌟Understanding Bipolar Disorder🌟

We’re offering a FREE downloadable booklet to help you better understand bipolar disorder – its signs, symptoms, triggers, and coping strategies. Whether you’re living with bipolar disorder or supporting someone who is, this guide is here to provide insight and practical advice.

What you’ll learn:
✅ Recognising signs & symptoms�✅ Identifying triggers & how to manage them�✅ Coping mechanisms that work

This resource is also great to share with staff and colleagues to promote mental health awareness in your workplace. 🌱

💙 Download your free copy now and reach out to us at [email protected] for more info!

11/10/2026

REAL LIVES
Read Tony’s Bipolar Story

I am the youngest of four siblings and was bought up in a small town near the beach. I used to get bullied a lot at school as we were quite poor and couldn’t afford good clothes. I used to skive of school a lot and stay on the beach all day, I got into a bad group and started drinking and started smoking drugs. I got into a lot of fights especially with my dad who was always putting me down and saying I was a let down and not like my siblings. He never worked and was always violent physically and verbally. He was always depressed and we always argued and I was kicked out at a young age.
I ended up living with friends and used to attend a lot of raves and was drinking daily and using recreational drugs. The worst part of my life was when my friend died after a drug overdose.
I was really poorly and it took a toll on my mental health. I got very depressed and mental health really deteriorated I started having a lot of hallucinations and psychosis and was always angry and frustrated. I had no family support or friends and I ended up in a fight for anti-social behaviour and was sectioned. Finally I was put on a detoxification programme on my road to recovery and was then helped to get a place to live and was finally diagnosed as having Bipolar. I now have a CPN and she put me in touch with The Bipolar lift in Nottingham, I regularly meet on a one to one basis to look at coping strategies to manage my bipolar.

To read other stories visit
https://bipolarlift.org/real-lives

If you would like to share your story contact:
[email protected]