The Mr. Joe Bipolar Podcast
Episodes
Seeking Hypomania (S2E86) 12-11-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe updates his audience on recent challenges that face him and his family. He elaborates on his depression, focuses on drug abuse and addiction, ...
Adverse Medication Reactions (S2E85) 12-5-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe updates his audience on the latest "implant saga". He reports on his most recent battle with depression and a potential link to the depressive...
Reactive Depression (S2E84) 11-30-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe struggles to find his words during this podcast today, as his depression has taken over based on life events. His psychiatrist believes he is ...
Medication Adjustments (S2E83) 11-27-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe reports on his Thanksgiving experience. He updates his audience on his mental health status and his fear of trying new medications. Please sup...
A Bipolar Romance (S2E82) 11-21-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe addresses one particular question from his podcast audience in regards to his current relationship. He elaborates on his manic past regarding ...
Mr. Joe’s Q & A- Part I (S2E81) 11-20-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe updates his audience on his mental and physical status. He reviews and answers questions from his podcast audience in his very first Questions...
Diagnosing Bipolar Disorder (S2E80) 11-14-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe returns after an extended absence to discuss overwhelming physical ailments that have clearly impacted his mental health. He gives advice on t...
Fearful of New Medications (S2E79) 11-6-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe discusses some physical ailments along with his mental condition that have taken a turn for the worse. He reviews his latest psychiatric appoi...
Time Triggers Bipolar Balance (S2E78) 11-5-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe reviews his recent business trip and his past weekend. He touches on the importance of sleep, over-whelming depressive symptoms, and the unfor...
Contending with Drug-Use Cravings (S2E77) 10-26-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Mr. Joe prepares for another business trip, he once again battles extreme drug cravings. He speaks to his audience on the concept behind triggers a...
Hostile Territory & Cravings (S2E76) 10-22-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe experiences a weekend of events and mood swings that cause him to question his ability to prevent manic rages. While Mr. Joe remains on track ...
How Stress Impacts Cognition (S2E75) 10-19-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe reports on recent stressful events within his life that have actually affected his cognitive skill set rather than his overall mood swings. Mr...
Bipolar, Addiction & Peer Pressure (S2E74) 10-16-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe updates his audience on a recent business trip. He discusses his flying experience, his hotel stay, and his evening events that result in unde...
Madness, Mania & Bipolar Guilt (S2E73) 10-5-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe swings into mania and speaks about his symptoms and lack of sleep. He reflects on a previous episode of his podcast and speaks about the guilt...
Divorce and Bipolar Disorder (S2E72) 10-3-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe reveals disturbing communication he receives from his ex-wife throughout his work day. He speaks on how actions and words from an ex partner c...
How Bipolar Impacts Sleep (S2E71) 10-2-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe analyzes his unique sleep experience last evening, assuming that a manic episode is on the horizon. He discusses how bipolar disorder will imp...
Bipolar Business Trip (S2E70) 10-1-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe reviews his recent business trip and the after effects on his overall mood. He discusses some ongoing issues with his ex-wife and her own inst...
Traveling with Bipolar Disorder (S2E69) 9-25-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe reveals some new thoughts on his mother's borderline personality disorder characteristics. He describes traveling in the past when substance a...
The Invasion of Depression (S2E68) 9-24-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe runs through his entire weekend, updating his audience on the roller coaster of emotions, including excitement, anxiety, rage, and depression....
Pressured Speech (S2E67) 9-21-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe is once again experiencing a controlled manic episode that includes a number of symptoms, primarily pressured speech. He shares his ongoing sy...
Developing a Routine & Mood Swings (S2E66) 9-19-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe discusses his new morning routine which he believes will allow him to gain more control over his mood swings. Mr. Joe offers some night time a...
The Stages of Rapid Cycling (S2E65) 9-17-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe describes the typical pattern in which his rapid cycling would occur while off and on medication. He analyzes the potential triggers of his re...
Different Emotions of Bipolar Disorder (S2E64) 9-14-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe questions exactly why he considered coming off his psychotropic medications. He discusses his past emotional states of bipolar disorder and hi...
Strategies to Support Our Loved Ones (S2E63) 9-12-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe provides strategies to help support the ones we love that live with a mental illness. He uses his mother and his own mental illness as example...
Levels of Mania (S2E62) 9-11-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe updates his audience on his job, children, ex-wife, and current state of mind. He speaks of specific medication side effects currently impacti...
Anxiety Disorders (S2E61) 9-7-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe educates his audience on the different types of anxiety disorders. He speaks on the signs and symptoms, and the many ways to treat anxiety. ...
Bipolar Doesn’t Define Us (S2E60) 9-6-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe returns less than 24 hours later from his last podcast recording to discuss mania. He speaks on the inappropriate actions that take place duri...
Comparing & Analyzing Explosive Disorder (S2E59) 9-5-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe has started his new job and updates his audience on his preparation to make the transition. He is once again confronted with the situation of ...
Mania or Confidence (S2E58) 8-30-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe is back to update his audience on his job search, wife's pregnancy, and his recent successful life events. He addresses the small population o...
Bipolar Disorder & Excessive Worry (S2E57) 8-21-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe updates his audience on his current state of mind and the symptoms surrounding his recent depression. He targets the concept of excessively wo...
Forgiving Those with a Mental Illness (S2E56) 8-17-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe reviews his week of interviews and demo lessons in the classroom environment. He then discusses how his feelings about his Mother have changed...
Panic Attacks & Anxiety (S2E55) 8-12-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe updates his audience on his job search and recent interview. An old "friend" ironically surfaces in Mr. Joe's life. Panic attacks and anxiety ...
Life Altering Experiences (S2E54) 8-8-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe returns to update his audience on a life altering experience that has tested his will, his mind, his mental health, and his future. Please s...
Addiction, Recovery & Dreams (S2E53) 7-26-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe discusses the importance of waiting out side effects with our medications to properly access their true effects. He reports on some positive n...
Hypersexuality & Bipolar Disorder (S2E52) 7-20-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe shares his own personal experiences from his unmedicated days in which he engaged in hypersexuality. He discusses the way medicine has helped ...
Mixed Episodes & Rapid Cycling (S2E51) 7-18-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe's mental health continues to take a turn for the worse as his mixed episodes and rapid cycling have peaked over the last 2 days. He discusses ...
Vacation & Depression (S2E50) 7-16-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe explains his week long absence in great detail. Depression and anxiety have developed with Mr. Joe and his ability to cope has led to a full b...
Bipolar & Lying (Rerelease S2E49) 7-5-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe examines his recent dellusional and racing thoughts, the reemergence of mixed episodes, and deceitfulness during bipolar mood swings. Please...
Depression & Exercise (S2E48) 7-2-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe had an action packed weekend with his family. The benefits of exercise and the positive effects it has on the brain are well documented. Howev...
Oversharing Our Mental Illness (S2E47) 6-28-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe updates his audience on his mental state. He exposes two recent situations in which he put the "listener" in an awkward position. Why do those...
Impending Doom (S2E46) 6-26-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe discusses his recent medication changes in Welbutrin, his explosive actions in public, and his most recent visit to his Psychiatrist. Please...
Substance Abuse & Withdrawal (S2E45) 6-22-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe updates his audience on his discontinuation of Suboxone treatment after 3 years of usage. He reviews withdrawal symptoms, and also discusses p...
The Bipolar Wedding Day (S2E44) 6-19-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe returns to podcasting after a week long experience with wedding plans that have clearly altered his mindset and bipolar disorder. In addition,...
Bipolar, Borderline & Baffled (S2E43) 6-12-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe speaks on a recent podcast that he downloaded, which was produced by two podcasters of the mental illness industry. Mr. Joe is baffled by his ...
Bipolar & Sensory Overload (S2E42) 6-11-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe reports on the past weekend with his family and children. He discusses the strange mentality of his ex-wife and how he deals with it. Mr. Joe ...
Intermittent Explosive Disorder (S2E41) 6-4-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe updates his podcast audience on his current state of mind. He speaks about the pros and cons of mood stability and the importance of therapy. ...
Accusatory Alcoholic Rage (S2E40) 5-29-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe has returned to produce another podcast after several days of inactivity. Family circumstances have prevented Mr. Joe from engaging is his typ...
Factitious Disorder (S2E39) 5-22-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe reviews his most recent visit to his psychiatrist, along with medication side effects and an uncontrollable outburst that occurred. Question...
Medication Management (S2E38) 5-16-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe's rapid cycling symptoms have been present over the last several days. He discusses ways to combat minor depressive symptoms as he struggles w...
Bipolar & Relationships (S2E37) 5-13-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this special Mother's Day edition of Mr. Joe's Bipolar Podcast, Mr. Joe discusses how people often struggle with their partners who have Bipolar Di...
Healthy Crying (S2E36) 5-10-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe discusses the many benefits of engaging in a bout of healthy crying episodes. He discusses strategies and ideas that allow for a genuine, hear...
Sobriety, Insecurity, & Immaturity (S2E35) 5-7-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe addresses another email question in regards to his sobriety. Discussions include his current mental state, past experiences with co-workers, a...
Handling Suicidal Threats (S2E34) 5-3-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe addresses a recent Tweet that occurred on social media. He reviews the importance of taking all suicide threats serious and the ways to handle...
Medication Side Effects (S2E33) 5-1-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe reads his auidence a recent email, as one of our listeners inquires about Welbutrin side effects. Mr. Joe touches on his suboxone tapering pro...
The Bipolar Birthday Party (S2E32) 4-29-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mickey's Birthday has arrived, and what better way to celebrate than to have a party in Mr. Joe's Neighborhood. Mr. Joe describes his childhood recall...
Bipolar & Borderline Invasion (S2E31) 4-24-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe has taken the necessary steps to address his ongoing depression by adding an antidepressant to his medication cocktail. In this episode, Mr. J...
Unhealthy Anger & Irritability (S2E30) 4-19-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe's mixed episodes have taken a turn for the worse. Depression has kicked in due to stress from the workplace and his personal life. Mr. Joe rev...
Stress Reduction & Mania (S2E29) 4-17-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe presents an interesting topic revolving around his mania. Could a reduction in stress actually induce manic like symptoms? With Bipolar Disord...
Schizoaffective Disorder 101 (S2E28) 4-13-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe discusses his last two weeks of psychotic symptoms, primarily hallucinations and delusional thoughts. He briefly reviews schizoaffective disor...
Drug Relapse 101 (S2E27) 4-10-2018
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe speaks on his recent stress and his inability to handle it appropriately. Mr. Joe describes a recent manic episode in great detail. Rapid cycl...
Rapid Cycling & Unpredictability (S2E26) 4-7-2018
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe discusses the unpredictable responses that occur with Bipolar Disorder. Topics include manic symptoms, feelings of failure, and irrational res...
Bipolar & Irritability (S2E25) 4-3-18
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe discusses some recent family matters surrounding his three children, ex-wife, and spouse. He describes his mania that eventually results in ex...
Benzodiazepines 101 (S2E24) 3-30-2018
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe has received a number of requests to produce an episode on Benzodiazepines. He shares his story of his own addiction, as well as his immediate...
Bipolar & Psychotherapy (S2E23) 3-29-2018
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe reviews his current symptoms and his first initial reaction to Seroquel. He discusses the potential importance of psychotherapy for those that...
Alcohol & Drug Relapse (S2E22) 3-26-2018
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe speaks about a new venture at work in which he assists a 16 year old male student with Autism. However, it's not all "good" in Mr. Joe's Neigh...
Bipolar, Paranoia & Delusions (S2E21) 3-22-2018
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe covers paranoia and delusions in great detail by sharing a recent personal experience. Topics include pathological jealousy, somatic delusions...
Bipolar & OCD (S2E20) 3-19-2018
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe discusses a "new" feeling that has emerged due to stress. He discusses some recent side effects from an increased dosage of Lamictal. Mr. Joe ...
That B Word: An Interview with Mr. Joe (S2E19) 3-16-2018
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Becky...from her podcast known as "That B Word: Bipolar/Borderline/Beautiful" while she interviews Mr. Joe at great length. Becky is one of the f...
Bipolar & Medication (S2E18) 3-15-2018
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe reviews mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, antidepressants, and benzodiazepines in great detail. He reviews the positive and negative effects, ...
Bipolar & Stress Management (S2E17) 3-13-2018
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe informs his audience about his recent interview that took place on another podcast called "That B-Word". Mr. Joe then goes on to speak about r...
Early Warning Signs of Mania (S2E16) 3-10-2018
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe has been stable for exactly 8 full days. He speaks about his current state and reviews the early warning signs of mania. Please support Mr. ...
Marijuana 101 (S2E15) 3-6-2018
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe provides an in-depth look at his 27 year addiction to Marijuana. From the age of 16, until the age of 42, Mr. Joe used Cannabis to self medica...
Bipolar Disorder & Denial (S2E14) 3-4-2018
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe shares an interesting story about a parent of a child with Autism who claims he was viciously attacked by his son. Mr. Joe discusses Bipolar D...
Opiates 101 (S2E13) 2-28-2018
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe updates us on his current mental state and medication regiman. In additon, he shares some positive news about an incident with a former studen...
Anger, Isolation, & Social Anxiety (S2E12) 2-25-2018
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mr. Joe decides to change his original podcasting plans and discuss a recent incident with his wife and extended family. Mr. Joe spea...
Bipolar & Depression (S2E11) 2-21-2018
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe discusses his recent bout of depression. In addition, he examines mixed states of bipolar disorder, which have recently been dominated by depr...
School Violence Prevention (S2E10) 2-15-2018
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe briefly discusses the horrific event that recently took place in Broward County, Florida. He shares a personal story of a recent interaction w...
Self-Medication Part 2 (S2E9) 2-13-2018
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The journey continues with Mr. Joe as he discusses a recent bout with depression. We take a trip through his neighborhood, as he discusses intimate re...
Self-Medication & Substance Abuse (S2E8) 2-10-2018
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe updates on his current state, discussing dellusional, psychotic symptoms. He explores Schizoaffective Disorder and Bipolar I, as he takes us b...
Mental Health & Family (S2E7) 2-5-2018
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe updates us on his Bipolar medication regiman, and speaks on mental health in the work place. In addition, Mr. Joe speaks on some of the side e...
Bipolar I: Mixed & Psychotic Mania (S2E6) 1-29-2018
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe updates us on his children and discusses his recent hypomanic episode. He addresses topics such as rage, irritability, Lamictal dosages and mi...
Suboxone 101 (S2E5) 1-23-2018
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The highly anticipated episode of Mr. Joe's 188-day withdrawal of Suboxone is finally here. Mr. Joe also touches on his opiate addiction, bipolar symp...
Borderline Personality Disorder 101 (S2E4) 1-16-2018
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe reviews the diagnostic criteria for Borderline Personality Disorder in great detail, as he breaks down his own mother's traits, actions, and b...
Suicide Prevention 101 (S2E3) 1-8-2018
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe's journey continues as he walks us through his cocaine addiction which ultimately led to a suicide attempt, followed by a 15 day hospitalizati...
Alcohol 101 (S2E2) 1-13-2018
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Joe shares his past experiences with alcohol and the horrific effects it had on his life. In addition, we receive an update on his current state, ...
Anxiety 101 (S2E1-Season Premiere) 1-4-2018
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mr. Joe updates his audience on his current mental state and medication regiman. He reviews different medications for bipolar disorde...
Bipolar Disorder 101 (S1E3-Season Finale) 12-31-2017
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mr. Joe introduces his wife and children. In addition, Mr. Joe discusses his personal Bipolar symptoms, along with a brief overview...
Cocaine 101 (S1E2) 12-12-2017
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The personal journey of Mister Joe's Neighborhood continues, as he relives his first experience with cocaine, which ultimately led to hospitlization. ...
Autism 101 (S1E1-Season Premiere) 11-9-2017)
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This was the first episode Mr. Joe ever recorded. At the time, Mr. Joe decided his podcast title would be "Remarried with Children". Mr. Joe was actua...