What is it like to live with bipolar disorder?

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<p>Bipolar disorder (also known as bipolar affective disorder) is a term we hear but often don’t fully understand. Kimberley talks with Dr Nick Prior, a psychiatrist who has lived experience of the mental health condition. What's the difference between bipolar type 1 and type 2, when should you seek help, and what you can do to help manage your condition alongside a diagnosis?</p><p>Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that’s out there around our mental health to help create more self-awareness and understanding. She invites expert guests - trained psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - to join her and together they share insight and valuable tips.</p><p>You can get in touch - email us at <a href="mailto:complex@bbc.co.uk">complex@bbc.co.uk</a>. We might use what you tell us in the show, but we will do so anonymously. If you don’t want your email to be included, then please let us know. Kimberley is not able to answer emails personally. If you are concerned you have a medical or mental health issue, then please contact your GP or seek expert help. Please also take a look on the BBC Actionline page: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/">https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/</a> where you can find details of organisations offering information and support for common issues.</p><p>Complex is a Loftus Media production for BBC Sounds. Host: Kimberley Wilson Guest: Dr Nicholas Prior Producers: Kirsten Lass &amp; Rami Tzabar Assistant Producer: Katie Chandler Clarke Researcher: Samara Linton Science Editor: Rami Tzabar Tech Producer: Reuben Huxtable Sound Designer: Ruth Rainey Digital Lead: Richard Berry Podcast artwork photography: Darren Skene At BBC Sounds: Assistant Commissioner: Izzy Lee-Poulton Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts</p>