When I grew up, people didn’t talk about bipolar disorder, but kids today need us to be open and honest about mental health ...

It’s not just mania that affects your finances. Bipolar depression can also impact your spending patterns, often in ways you may not realize. The story I tell myself about money is that I’m not good ...

With the right care, bipolar disorder can be managed, but since not all treatments work for everyone, it’s essential to explore your options with your healthcare provider. Bipolar disorder is unique ...

Hearing that you have bipolar disorder can be incredibly difficult and overwhelming, even if you suspected it or felt some relief in finally getting answers. This diagnosis often stirs up a wave of ...

When we’re experiencing the lows of bipolar disorder and want a quick pick-me-up, indulging a sugar craving is tempting. But to stabilize our mood, we can learn to kick our sweet tooth to the curb. It ...

Is bipolar disorder a part of the person, or does it define them? People living with this brain-based condition offer their own perceptions. The words we use can shape our thoughts and understanding ...

Medications play a crucial role in managing bipolar disorder, helping to stabilize mood swings and prevent the extreme highs of mania and the lows of depression. Finding the proper medication can take ...

I whined to my mom about how difficult middle age seems to be: the angst, never-ending worry, deep regrets, fears for the future, and my obnoxiously changing body’s aches and pains. She chuckled ...

I used to feel hurt when people invalidated my feelings, crossed my boundaries, and treated me like I didn’t matter. I’ve learned to reframe my experiences and not take things personally anymore. It’s ...

Hypersexuality associated with manic or hypomanic episodes in bipolar disorder can pose risks to a person’s relationships, health, and safety. Because of the potential for risky behavior, ...

During bipolar depression, it is hard not to see my life as one gigantic bipolar tornado. My perspective of the world narrows and darkens, and hopelessness finds its way back into my life. I have been ...