You have bipolar disorder, so getting depressed after a stressful event is part of what happens. Yes, you do get sick — but it’s not like it used to be. What’s different now is your resilience.

But living with it or helping someone who does shows a different side ... These help loved ones understand what bipolar disorder looks like and how to respond during episodes. That kind of awareness ...

Over the years, I have tried to understand — and yes, join — this band of bipolar success stories, which I fondly call the “Thrive Tribe.” Who are they? Where do they come from?