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Without proper treatment, bipolar disorder is a debilitating mental illness that wreaks havoc on everything it touches. Chaos and unpredictability are words that precisely describe bipolar disorder. This War Within My Mind is a game plan that will change the way you view bipolar disorder. It starts with simply changing the way you see yourself. You are a warrior. A bipolar warrior. It is within you to take back control of your life and your illness. As a warrior, it is imperative that you train both your mind and body. If you want to manage your bipolar disorder, you need to fight it on a daily basis with the right tools and support. John Poehler is an expert in managing his own personal bipolar disorder. He hopes his ideas, suggestions, and thoughts will offer you guidance and support. Stop merely surviving and start thriving along your own journey.

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He [John Poehler] stands out as a true helper of people that are in need of help with being Bipolar, PTSD, OCD, among others. - Kirk, WEGO Health Award Nomination John provides endless support, education & resources, & has created a...family for other people with mental illness, especially bipolar disorder. He is unflinchingly honest, never glossing over the difficult pieces of having mental illness, yet still positive & supportive. He is trusted and loved by his followers. - Y, WEGO Health Award Nomination John is not afraid to tackle difficult subjects like hypersexuality when manic in bipolar disorder. He's an advocate for good healthy habits including exercise in maintaining rich self-care and is very honest at all times in his tweets and posts about how he's doing. I find him very helpful and uplifting. - Libby, WEGO Health Award Nomination If you live with chronic illness (mental OR physical), (I happen to live w/both) you will benefit greatly by reading this book: This War Within My Mind: Based on the blog... by John Poehler. In this book, John Poehler outlines step-by-step ways he (& thus the reader) can avoid, recover, &/or overcome a lot of the pitfalls of bipolar disorder. My mental diagnosis is different & I have widespread chronic pain. But I apply his principles & am so motivated especially with hope by his unstoppable positivity. The book is written very intelligently, with clarity & detail, but in such a way it is easily understood by the reader. I'm so happy I got his book!!!! - Lynne

"""He [John Poehler] stands out as a true helper of people that are in need of help with being Bipolar, PTSD, OCD, among others."" - Kirk, WEGO Health Award Nomination ""John provides endless support, education & resources, & has created a...family for other people with mental illness, especially bipolar disorder. He is unflinchingly honest, never glossing over the difficult pieces of having mental illness, yet still positive & supportive. He is trusted and loved by his followers. "" - Y, WEGO Health Award Nomination ""John is not afraid to tackle difficult subjects like hypersexuality when manic in bipolar disorder. He's an advocate for good healthy habits including exercise in maintaining rich self-care and is very honest at all times in his tweets and posts about how he's doing. I find him very helpful and uplifting. "" - Libby, WEGO Health Award Nomination ""If you live with chronic illness (mental OR physical), (I happen to live w/both) you will benefit greatly by reading this book: ""This War Within My Mind: Based on the blog..."" by John Poehler. In this book, John Poehler outlines step-by-step ways he (& thus the reader) can avoid, recover, &/or overcome a lot of the pitfalls of bipolar disorder. My mental diagnosis is different & I have widespread chronic pain. But I apply his principles & am so motivated especially with hope by his unstoppable positivity. The book is written very intelligently, with clarity & detail, but in such a way it is easily understood by the reader. I'm so happy I got his book!!!!"" - Lynne"

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John is the creator of the award-winning blog - The Bipolar Battle, published author, award-winning mental health advocate, husband, and father. Winner of WEGOHealthAward Best in Show: Twitter, he also makes appearances on podcasts, radio shows, and blogs. As someone living with bipolar disorder, John has firsthand experience managing it on a daily basis. He sees himself as a warrior and bipolar disorder as the battle. This is an empowering perspective that he adopts in all areas of his life. John enjoys fitness, drawing, exploring the Colorado outdoors, and family.

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