Paris brings you the story of Lauren Baker, an intern trauma therapist and case manager for victims of abuse, who shares her journey of being diagnosed with bipolar at 22 and achieving sobriety at 23 after facing difficult relapses.
Lauren discusses her initial lack of understanding and recognition of the condition, her eventual diagnosis, and her tumultuous path toward finding the right medication.
She also delves into her professional journey and how her personal experiences influenced her career in social work. Lauren highlights the importance of self-care, maintaining sobriety, and achieving stability despite the challenges posed by bipolar disorder.
You can connect with Lauren to learn more about her story and work here!
If you love someone that lives with bipolar and you want to learn strategies to better support them, enroll in Love Well Bipolar here! 00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:08 Meet Lauren Baker: A Journey of Resilience01:18 Early Signs and Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder03:20 Experiencing Mania and Hypomania07:18 The Struggle with Misdiagnosis12:24 Finding the Right Treatment and Sobriety25:31 Pursuing a Career in Social Work32:39 Living Well with Bipolar: Final Thoughts
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