2.03 Dr Thomas Richardson, clinical Psychologist living with Bipolar, managing financial difficulties and impulsive spending

Dr Thomas Richardson, is a professional living with Bipolar. Dr Thomas Richardson is a clinical psychologist and associate professor of clinical psychology at the University of Southampton. He is actively researching psychological treatment and understanding of Bipolar Disorder, leading teachings on CBT for Bipolar Disorder. Thomas was first diagnosed with a manic episode age 18 and was in hospital, then went on to be formally diagnosed with Bipolar age 22. We talk about how it took some time before he was comfortable disclosing his diagnosis in a professional setting and how that unfolded for him.  Thomas has a particular interest in financial difficulties and impulsive spending whilst living with bipolar and actively researches this challenging area. He very kindly shares some tip and resources that can help those living with Bipolar and how to better manage things financially whilst also navigating living with Bipolar and the impulsivity it can bring. He also debunks the myth that over spending only happens in the higher phases of this illness and how it can actually show up in the lower phases also.  I am sure you will find some great takeaways in this episode! Please find support and resources on our website www.bipolaruk.org Insta: @bipolar_uk Twitter: bipolaruk Facebook: bipolaruk Find Dr Thomas Richardson at: Twitter: @DrTomRichardson If you would like to be part of a research study with Dr Thomas Richardson then you can email him at: [email protected] Hosted by Emma Belle: Insta: @emmakbelle Facebook: bellekemma www.emmakbelle.com