Living Between Extremes: The Realities of Bipolar's Highs and Lows, with David Westgate

Mid-life Men: the mental health podcast · Nov 5, 2024 · 44m

In this episode, David Westgate shares his deeply personal journey with bipolar 1, reflecting on how the disorder manifested in his life and the impact it had on his relationships, career, and daily routines. He describes the struggle of living with undiagnosed bipolar disorder, where periods of extreme highs felt like "true happiness," only to be followed by profound, often debilitating depression.

From early symptoms in his twenties through a pivotal moment that led him to seek medical help, he unpacks the complexities of living with this mental illness. He opens up about coping mechanisms…