The first goal on your journey is to build a strong support network. If you haven’t already, start by speaking with your GP or healthcare provider. They can offer up-to-date advice, assess your needs, and help guide you toward a formal diagnosis if needed.

If you ever find yourself in crisis, they have the right contacts to connect you with urgent help—whether that’s your local community mental health team (CMHT) or a specialist psychiatrist who can give you the care you need.

Next, take time to learn about your condition. Bipolar disorder affects everyone differently—symptoms, severity, and frequency can vary widely. Our learning portal can help you understand where you fit on this spectrum and what approaches might work best for you.

If you’re already finding your footing with bipolar disorder, you’re in a powerful position to support others who are still navigating the ups and downs. You’ve probably tried, stumbled, adjusted, and discovered what helps. Now’s the time to share those hard-won insights.

We welcome everyone—newly diagnosed, long into your journey, or supporting someone you love—to add your voice. Tell us about pitfalls to avoid, strategies that worked, and the small wins that kept you going. Supporters, your perspective matters too; this is a place to find connection and solace with others in similar roles. However you arrived here, welcome—we hope you feel part of something bigger than yourself.