**Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here & get access to exclusive pre-order bonuses like a workbook, bonus chapters and more: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 Register for my FREE NeuroCycle workshop (Feb 27th!): https://neurocycle.eventbrite.com SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I share how to use the 5 step NeuroCycle to manage mood swings and extreme feelings of depression, what these warning signals are telling us about ourselves, how to tune into your warning signals & self-regulate your thinking, the myths surrounding depression, and how you can help someone who is struggling with severe ups and downs. OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -BLUblox, the best glasses and remedy sleep masks to reduce your exposure to harmful blue and green light that can affect your mental health and sleep. To get 15% off your BLUblox glasses and use the code DRLEAF at checkout: blublox.com -Thrive Market, which is a great way to shop and save money without leaving your house! They make shopping easier, enjoyable and sustainable. Try Thrive Market today and become a member risk-free. Go to thrivemarket.com/DRLEAF and you’ll get a FREE gift! PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 3:25 Why bipolar depression is not an illness 5:50 Why bipolar symptoms are warning signals you need to listen to 9:00 Why we all experience life differently and react to trauma differently 9:30 How you can learn to control feelings of bipolar depression 10:20 The difference between the mind and brain 10:55 Why mind management is a skill you can learn 11:25 Your mind is always changing, and you can direct that change 11:55 Your mind is how you uniquely experience life 13:20, 18:30 How to use the Neurocycle to manage bipolar depression 19:25 Why you are not a label 36:20 The power of telling your own story ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies: -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! Disclaimer: This podcast and blog is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app