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The Hardcore Self Help Podcast with Duff the Psych

Chapter From My NEW BOOK - Bipolar Answers

The Hardcore Self Help Podcast with Duff the Psych

Robert Duff, Ph.D.

Health & Fitness, Robertduff, Education, Duffthepsych, Mental Health, Psychology, Selfhelp, Advice, Drduff

4.6 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 14 March 2025

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

Pre-Order Bipolar Answers https://www.amazon.com/Bipolar-Answers-Questions-Answered-Psychologist-ebook/dp/B0F1DW5WQZ/

In this special episode, Dr. Robert Duff announces the pre-order launch of his latest book, Bipolar Answers: Questions from Real People Answered by a Real Psychologist. To celebrate, he provides listeners with an exclusive reading of the book’s introduction and one full chapter, giving a firsthand look at what to expect. This book is built from real questions asked on The Hardcore Self Help Podcast, expanded with deeper insights, case studies, and practical strategies for managing bipolar disorder.

Dr. Duff shares details about the book’s structure, how it tackles common misconceptions, and why he felt compelled to write it. He also reads a powerful chapter about navigating college after a bipolar episode, offering valuable guidance on advocacy, accommodations, and resilience.

Timestamps:

  • [00:00] – Introduction and book announcement: Bipolar Answers is now available for pre-order on Amazon!

  • [02:00] – What the book covers: real questions, practical answers, case studies, and clear explanations.

  • [03:00] – Full reading of the book’s introduction, covering the basics of bipolar disorder, diagnostic criteria, and case study of Olivia, a professional managing bipolar I.

  • [18:00] – Full chapter reading: Navigating college after a bipolar episode.

  • [24:00] – The importance of self-advocacy, understanding accommodations, and legal rights for students and employees with bipolar disorder.

  • [37:00] – Encouragement and final thoughts: Pre-order now and stay tuned for updates on the print and audiobook releases.

Key Takeaways:

  • Bipolar Answers is designed to cut through misinformation and offer real, actionable advice.

  • Bipolar disorder is complex and often misunderstood—this book provides a clear and stigma-free breakdown.

  • Returning to school or work after a bipolar episode can be daunting, but knowing your rights and advocating for yourself can make all the difference.

  • The book includes real-life examples, diagnostic clarifications, and practical tools for individuals living with bipolar and those supporting them.

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Transcript

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0:00.0

Hey friends, this is the Hardcore Self-Help podcast. I'm your host, Dr. Robert Def.

0:03.9

Today I'm doing something very different. I am giving you a big announcement, which is that my book,

0:10.7

Bipolar Answers, is going to be up for presale by the time you're listening to this.

0:16.1

That means that you can go on Amazon and just for the e-book right now, you can select to pre-buy the book so that it's

0:22.6

automatically delivered to your phone or Kindle at the time that it's released.

0:26.5

And the official release date is going to be, that's my drum roll, April 16th.

0:33.2

So coming up soon, I'm doing this for multiple reasons.

0:36.3

For one, I want you guys to be able to

0:38.7

get the book quickly. I want you to be excited about the book if it's something that you're

0:42.1

interested in. I also need a deadline for myself. I have done everything in the book except

0:47.6

for a few loose ends in terms of formatting, getting the cover all figured out and stuff like

0:52.7

that. And yeah, I am very excited about it.

0:55.6

This has been a labor of love. If you don't remember, the book is called Bipolar Answers,

1:00.6

questions from real people answered by a real psychologist. And it is from this show. Over the years,

1:07.0

I have answered a lot of questions that you guys have sent in about bipolar disorder.

1:16.7

And so I take those questions and I give the responses that are kind of from the podcast, but also very much expanded out.

1:19.1

So I will include information like case studies.

1:22.1

I include information like tables of the difference between symptoms of borderline

1:26.8

personality disorder and bipolar, how to tell the difference between symptoms of borderline personality disorder in bipolar.

1:28.7

How to tell the difference between ADHD and bipolar two.

1:32.6

What the heck is the difference between bipolar one and two?

1:35.5

Do you have to have depression to have bipolar?

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