Living with bipolar disorder can be an uphill battle, but when coupled with addiction, the challenges can seem insurmountable. It’s not uncommon for individuals suffering from bipolar disorder to turn to substance abuse as a means of self-medication or escape from their symptoms. This co-occurrence of bipolar disorder and addiction is a complex issue that …

It was around 5 years ago that I realized I was the Messiah. As a Jewish American Princess (JAP), the revelation came with a particular satisfaction. That term had always been used about people like me in such a derogatory way, as if we weren’t proper Jews because we were female and participated in the …