EPISODE OVERVIEW: Disclaimer: This interview includes sensitive content that may be triggering, including, but not limited to suicide ideation and mental illness. This episode is in honor of World Bipolar Day.  I have the pleasure of interviewing Lindsay Anderson, who shares her personal experience of living with and managing multiple mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and PTSD.  She delves into the complexities of being misdiagnosed for years, navigating the mental healthcare system, and the importance of self-advocacy, amongst other topics.In this episode we discuss:How Lindsay started her blog, Consciously Coping, after searching YouTube for black mental health providers and not finding anyLindsay’s mental health journey, which began in middle school with extreme bullying The symptoms of bipolar disorder and how different episodes can feelHow getting the right diagnosis and right meds made a world of difference in managing her symptomsHer 30 day stay in the psych ward and what the experience was likeHaving a stroke and being paralyzed for 3 monthsLindsay’s toolkit for managing her mental health..and much more!ABOUT THE GUEST: Lindsay (she/her/hers) is a mental illness advocate, writer, and scientist with 20+ years of lived experience. She is well known for her raspy, yet powerful voice and honesty about the mental health system in America. How you can connect with Lindsay:Email: [email protected]  YouTube RESOURCES MENTIONED:Imade Nibokun (Depressed While Black)Dr. Joy (TherapyforBlackGirls) The Okra Project TKO Alabama Dr. Amber Thorton (Balanced Working Momma) JOIN THE SISTA CIRCLE COMMUNITYSubscribe to The Sista Circle Podcast:Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyStitcherFollow The Sista Circle Podcast:IG: @thesistacirclepodcastFacebook: @thesistacirclepodcastYouTube: The Sista Circle Podcast  Subscribe to The Sista Circle Podcast Mailing List HereBuy Me a Coffee (Support the Show) HereSupport the show