About BPOM

The Seven Spikes in the Logo

The core metaphor of the Bipolar Owner’s Manual is that our brains are like high-performance F1 engines — powerful, sensitive, and demanding special care. Drop an F1 car into commuter traffic and it’s a disaster waiting to happen. Same goes for us.

Each spike in the logo marks a crucial system check — the things that keep our engines running smooth, so we don’t overheat, seize up, or flame out on the freeway.

1. Environment
   Just like a racecar needs the right track and weather conditions, people with bipolar disorder are deeply affected by their surroundings. Light, noise, stress levels, and support systems all change how the “engine” runs.

2. Fuel
   Food, hydration, sleep, and meds are the premium fuel that keep the engine from knocking. Bad fuel (junk food, skipped meds, erratic sleep) gums up the works fast.

3. Tune-ups
   Regular therapy, check-ins, and medication adjustments are the pit-stop tune-ups. Skip them too long, and performance tanks or the whole system overheats.

4. Pit Crew
   No F1 driver runs alone. A trusted pit crew — friends, family, doctors, therapists — help monitor, maintain, and repair the system when things go sideways.

5. Movement / Exercise
   Movement is like revving the engine in a healthy way. Exercise clears out carbon buildup (stress hormones), keeps the system firing smoothly, and improves resilience.

6. Creative Outlet / Adventure
   High-powered engines crave open roads. Creativity and adventure let that surplus energy out in constructive ways — art, writing, hobbies, or exploring something new instead of spinning out.

7. Give Back
   Even the fastest car isn’t just for show. Sharing wisdom, helping others, and giving back turns lived experience into traction for the whole community — keeping purpose at the center of the race.