Living With Bipolar Disorder: David Harper

David Harper is a broadcaster from the UK, working with networks like the BBC World Service. In fact, his voice can often be heard reading news live to millions of people around the world. He also covers a wide range of stories for other TV and radio networks in the UK. He has a passion for what he does!
But his job can be very demanding and high-pressured at times, and being a freelancer the work can be unstable. But what makes David's situation a bit more difficult, is that he suffers from Bipolar Disorder. He kept his condition a secret for many years, fearing what others would think, and the possibility of losing work as looking unstable. But recently he uploaded a video to X (formerly Twitter) where he talked about his diagnoses and how that affected his life.
In this podcast, David tells me about what it's like living with extreme lows, and manic highs, and how it affects his life every day. He also talks openly about the problems bipolar disorder can have on his family and friends, and those closest to him. We discuss the medication he has tried, and what he says eventually worked for him in terms of coping with it.

[@lisapaxford7973]

So good. I was diagnosed 17 years ago and can relate to everything that has been said here. I self medicated with alcohol for many years, have been in recovery for 9 years. I could comment on everything said here and relate to all of it but I’d go on all day 😂 Great video and thanks for spreading awareness.

[@joshuaswisher6748]

Good stuff. Ah man, I don’t get why you get so view views…solid solid stuff brother

[@pinsongorga8466]

I *had* a friend with bipolar condition. She did not take prescribed medication. I wouldn't either, but she, tho being a lovely person was too much for me, her family and neighbors😢