70: Postpartum Bipolar, "Birth of A New Brain"

Bipolar disorder in pregnancy and postpartum is not often discussed. Dyane Harwood is advocating for that to change. In this episode, Dyane shares her personal journey through postpartum bipolar, what she wishes people would understand and how we can all be more supportive to mothers experiencing this difficult and often misunderstood condition. In this rich discussion, we touch on: -Some signs, symptoms and what it may look like to others -Insight into what it might feel like for a mother to be going through Bipolar in postpartum. -Supportive tips on what might help in early detection, prevention and healing. Connect with Dyane:  Twitter: @DyaneHarwood Website: www.dyaneharwood.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BirthofaNewBrain Instagram: birthofanewbrain Birth of a New Brain is available for pre-order on Amazon and Kindle. Released on October 10 2017. https://www.amazon.com/Birth-New-Brain-Postpartum-Disorder/dp/1618688014/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1506311992&sr=8-1&keywords=birth+of+a+new+brain Support and Resources: International Bipolar Foundation (IBPF) http://www.ibpf.org (858) 598-5967 Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) http://www.dbsalliance.org (800) 826-3632 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) https://www.nami.org (800) 950-6264 Helpline Postpartum Support International http://www.postpartum.net (800) 944-4773 Dr. Aluwaidan Twitter: @MoAlsuwaidan Dr. Alsuwaidan's article - excellent advice for mood support/stability https://medium.com/@MoAlsuwaidan/exercise-mood-part-iii-from-science-to-action-4f668e96c83a Dyane Harwood graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a degree in English and American Literature. In 2007, Dyane was diagnosed with postpartum bipolar disorder (also known as bipolar, peripartum onset). Her book "Birth of aNew Brain - Healing from Postpartum Bipolar Disorder" will be published by Post Hill Press on October 10th 2017. Dyane has been a freelance writer for twenty years and has written for the Huffington Post, Self Magazine, and Postpartum Support International. She founded a chapter of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance and facilitated support groups for moms with mood disorders for nine years. Dyane lives in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California with her husband Craig, their daughters Avonlea and Marilla, and their Scotch collie Lucy.