Why is it hard for people with bi-polar illness to travel?????

Thank heavens the Portland airport is not crowded! And now we have to go through scanners? I am getting there five hours early. haha

 

I was not able to travel much for many years.  Too much stress, worry, anxiety, etc etc.. I guess they are all the same thing!  It's amazing that I can fly more easily now. It really is a big deal for someone with bipolar disorder to fly, especially internationally.  Here are some notes for those who care about someone with bipolar and why flying can be difficult for us- EVEN WHEN WE WANT TO TAKE THE TRIP!  Here are some of the reasons:

1. Change in schedule. We thrive on basic schedules.  Most people with bipolar would much prefer to be more free wheeling, but the truth is that schedules work for us. Traveling has iteneries, but they are in no way [ Read More ]


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