Our Volunteers
Our About Bipolar Disorder community is quite a neighborhood of activity. In order to better meet the needs of our thriving community, we actively recruit volunteers from our active members. These dedicated volunteer staffs compassionately provide support nearly around the clock. Thank you to all our volunteers, past and present!
Shalia - Forum Host
Shalia hosts the Medications and Alternative Treatments folder and the Needs Support folder on the About Bipolar Disorder main forum.
Shalia hosts the Medications and Alternative Treatments folder and the Needs Support folder on the About Bipolar Disorder main forum.
Lily (TM)
Lily was smart enough to get medical help immediately when major depressive symptoms appeared. Now she is a regular contributor to About Bipolar Disorder.
Lily was smart enough to get medical help immediately when major depressive symptoms appeared. Now she is a regular contributor to About Bipolar Disorder.
Full List of Volunteers
We have an incredible group of people who volunteer their time and knowledge to provide support and encouragement for members. They work in the forums and the chat rooms and some contribute articles. Found here is the full list of these volunteers including those who have yet to write a biosketch.
We have an incredible group of people who volunteer their time and knowledge to provide support and encouragement for members. They work in the forums and the chat rooms and some contribute articles. Found here is the full list of these volunteers including those who have yet to write a biosketch.
Amy / Psualum - Forum Host
Amy introduces herself and details her experience both with bipolar disorder and with issues regarding working and Social Security Disability. A veteran forum member, Amy has the background and the motivation to help others with questions on these issues.
Amy introduces herself and details her experience both with bipolar disorder and with issues regarding working and Social Security Disability. A veteran forum member, Amy has the background and the motivation to help others with questions on these issues.
Antman - Chat Host
Antman is a longtime member of the About Bipolar Disorder chat rooms and now is one of our volunteer chat hosts. Here he introduces himself with information about his diagnosis and plans.
Antman is a longtime member of the About Bipolar Disorder chat rooms and now is one of our volunteer chat hosts. Here he introduces himself with information about his diagnosis and plans.
Brian - Forum Host
Whatever Brian does, he does with intensity. While attaining his degree in Pharmacology, he has gone from Forum Community Leader at About Bipolar Disorder to Forum Medications Host. All this and manic-depressive, too!
Whatever Brian does, he does with intensity. While attaining his degree in Pharmacology, he has gone from Forum Community Leader at About Bipolar Disorder to Forum Medications Host. All this and manic-depressive, too!
CasselHost - Chat Host and Trainer
Cassel has been a chat assistant and is now a chat host and trainer. She tells about her experience with a husband who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and two children also diagnosed BP. After finding support and companionship in the About Bipolar Disorder chat rooms, she has volunteered to give back to the community.
Cassel has been a chat assistant and is now a chat host and trainer. She tells about her experience with a husband who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and two children also diagnosed BP. After finding support and companionship in the About Bipolar Disorder chat rooms, she has volunteered to give back to the community.
Dan Littlefeather - Chat Host
Dan has been chatting with us since we opened the chat rooms back in 1999. He is now serving as a chat host moderating several sessions a week. Meet Dan in his own words and learn about his hosted chats' rewarding topics.
Dan has been chatting with us since we opened the chat rooms back in 1999. He is now serving as a chat host moderating several sessions a week. Meet Dan in his own words and learn about his hosted chats' rewarding topics.
Dan - Guest Author
Dan, diagnosed at age 13, is a teenager actively involved in this online community. He is also a contributing author to the content of this site writing articles to help other teenagers who have bipolar disorder.
Dan, diagnosed at age 13, is a teenager actively involved in this online community. He is also a contributing author to the content of this site writing articles to help other teenagers who have bipolar disorder.
Dutchess
Dutchess serves as a chat host for this community. She writes, "I enjoy chatting with the 'roommates' in the Bipolar Disorder chat room at About, sometimes just sitting back and listening and other times joining in with a light and positive chat with lots of jokes."
Dutchess serves as a chat host for this community. She writes, "I enjoy chatting with the 'roommates' in the Bipolar Disorder chat room at About, sometimes just sitting back and listening and other times joining in with a light and positive chat with lots of jokes."
Ebeth
Forum Host Ebeth talks about her background and experiences with bipolar disorder from childhood depression through adult manic depression. She also discusses how the forum has been helpful to her and her feelings for the members of the About Bipolar Disorder community.
Forum Host Ebeth talks about her background and experiences with bipolar disorder from childhood depression through adult manic depression. She also discusses how the forum has been helpful to her and her feelings for the members of the About Bipolar Disorder community.
Erica - Volunteer Coordinator
Erica (EricaHOST) serves as the Volunteer Coordinator for this community. When Erica isn't chatting, she's working in the technology department of an investment bank drawing, pretending to write fiction, or shopping.
Erica (EricaHOST) serves as the Volunteer Coordinator for this community. When Erica isn't chatting, she's working in the technology department of an investment bank drawing, pretending to write fiction, or shopping.
Janus - Chat Host
Chat Host Janus describes her background and experience and shares why hosting in the About Bipolar Disorder chat rooms is important to her.
Chat Host Janus describes her background and experience and shares why hosting in the About Bipolar Disorder chat rooms is important to her.
Jean
Jean is a dedicated volunteer. She serves as a Community Leader for the "Borderline" folder on the BP Complications Forum. Jean has four years of training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and has developed skills to help prevent episodes of mania, depression, and psychosis. She writes, "I find using these skills minimizes my symptoms. My goal is to teach DBT skills to those interested."
Jean is a dedicated volunteer. She serves as a Community Leader for the "Borderline" folder on the BP Complications Forum. Jean has four years of training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and has developed skills to help prevent episodes of mania, depression, and psychosis. She writes, "I find using these skills minimizes my symptoms. My goal is to teach DBT skills to those interested."
Jerod - former Forum Host
Jerod Poore serves as a volunteer on this site as a Forum Host. He covers the folder of “News & Information, Please” and co-hosts “Medications.” Jerod has a lifetime of experience with bipolar disorder struggling with ultradian mood swings since he was 12. He is very open in sharing his difficulties and knowledge gained.
Jerod Poore serves as a volunteer on this site as a Forum Host. He covers the folder of “News & Information, Please” and co-hosts “Medications.” Jerod has a lifetime of experience with bipolar disorder struggling with ultradian mood swings since he was 12. He is very open in sharing his difficulties and knowledge gained.
Joy - Guest Author
Joy says, "I am 25 years old and enjoying my second year of teaching special ed resource in the inner city. I have been diagnosed bipolar for 5 years now, and love to share with others what I have learned along the way."
Joy says, "I am 25 years old and enjoying my second year of teaching special ed resource in the inner city. I have been diagnosed bipolar for 5 years now, and love to share with others what I have learned along the way."
Peg - Chat and Forum Host
Peg is a chat and forum host for this community. She shares, “Bipolar Disorder runs in my family, so I was not too surprised when my doctor told me I had it. I was familiar with bipolar and children but needed more information for me, which is when I found the bipolar.about.com site. I have been a regular ever since.”
Peg is a chat and forum host for this community. She shares, “Bipolar Disorder runs in my family, so I was not too surprised when my doctor told me I had it. I was familiar with bipolar and children but needed more information for me, which is when I found the bipolar.about.com site. I have been a regular ever since.”
Oak Giraffes - Guest Author
Oak Giraffes writes, "I'm Annie - The Tall Giraffe Among the Mighty Oaks. I'm a middle-aged gal with two wonderful teenage sons. My life in the bipolar world started out pretty dark and dreary. I struggled for years with major depressive episodes before getting my correct diagnosis. From that time forward, life made a bit more sense."
Oak Giraffes writes, "I'm Annie - The Tall Giraffe Among the Mighty Oaks. I'm a middle-aged gal with two wonderful teenage sons. My life in the bipolar world started out pretty dark and dreary. I struggled for years with major depressive episodes before getting my correct diagnosis. From that time forward, life made a bit more sense."
Rook - Chat Coordinator
Chat Coordinator Rook prefers the term manic depression to bipolar disorder - he feels it is more descriptive. His life has been colorful as well, and although sometimes it has been rough going, he has come back up each time. Rook tells his story with style and humor.
Chat Coordinator Rook prefers the term manic depression to bipolar disorder - he feels it is more descriptive. His life has been colorful as well, and although sometimes it has been rough going, he has come back up each time. Rook tells his story with style and humor.
Snowy - Chat Host
SnowyHOST - also known as Snowflake - introduces herself to the About Bipolar Disorder community of chatters.
SnowyHOST - also known as Snowflake - introduces herself to the About Bipolar Disorder community of chatters.
Staci - Forum Host
I am the spouse of a BP! My husband was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder in June of 2000. She writes, "I am very flattered to have been asked to host the folder for Significant Others! I have found that helping others helps me get through those rough times in my life! So I will do my best to help others when needed."
I am the spouse of a BP! My husband was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder in June of 2000. She writes, "I am very flattered to have been asked to host the folder for Significant Others! I have found that helping others helps me get through those rough times in my life! So I will do my best to help others when needed."
Stormy SheWolf - Forum Host
Stormy is Community Leader for Creative Expressions and Signatures, and also on our Complications forum where she has experience with a number of disorders often diagnosed along with Bipolar Disorder. She writes, “Don't ever hesitate to call on me if I can help you with something or you just want to talk. I'm a good listener, and I'll never leave you standing by yourself. I'm here for everyone.”
Stormy is Community Leader for Creative Expressions and Signatures, and also on our Complications forum where she has experience with a number of disorders often diagnosed along with Bipolar Disorder. She writes, “Don't ever hesitate to call on me if I can help you with something or you just want to talk. I'm a good listener, and I'll never leave you standing by yourself. I'm here for everyone.”
Summer - Chat Host and Trainer
Summer has been an active member of this community since 2001 and serves as a host in our chat rooms. Summer brings a broad perspective to our community having personal experience with eating disorders, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, PTSD, and self-injury as well as bipolar disorder.
Summer has been an active member of this community since 2001 and serves as a host in our chat rooms. Summer brings a broad perspective to our community having personal experience with eating disorders, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, PTSD, and self-injury as well as bipolar disorder.
Tazzie - Chat Host
Tazzie hosts two weekly chats - Peer to Peer Support and BP and Parenting. Here she introduces herself to the community.
Tazzie hosts two weekly chats - Peer to Peer Support and BP and Parenting. Here she introduces herself to the community.
Weezer - Guest Author
Sonya / Weezer shares, “I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder when I was 22. It took quite awhile to come to the correct diagnosis, and boy was I shocked.”
Sonya / Weezer shares, “I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder when I was 22. It took quite awhile to come to the correct diagnosis, and boy was I shocked.”
Wildstraw - Chat Host
Wildstraw is hosts support chats for this community, She writes, "The internet gave me the chance to make some new friends and to expand my life's boundaries again, slowly but surely."
Wildstraw is hosts support chats for this community, She writes, "The internet gave me the chance to make some new friends and to expand my life's boundaries again, slowly but surely."