Self-care and stability go hand in hand, and making your well-being a priority isn’t self-indulgent; it’s essential for your health. I’ve learned many “dos and don’ts” for living with bipolar 1 ...

When Keely P. describes her first manic episode, she lists what might be considered “classic” bipolar symptoms. “I had lots of energy, a case of the giggles, and racing thoughts,” says Keely, who is ...

There are many types of anger associated with bipolar disorder. But putting aside stereotypes is difficult. Not every single angry episode can be attributed to a brain-based health condition. Just as ...

Are People With Bipolar Really More Creative? Author Virginia Woolf saw her artistry and her mood extremes as being inextricably linked. In a letter to a friend in 1930, she wrote of her “madness” ...

The phrase “for your own good” is usually attached to something you know you’re not going to like — such as ending up in the hospital because of an episode of bipolar depression or mania. But the fact ...

Michelle T. of Littleton, Colorado, knows that having bipolar 2 disorder means her emotional responses tend to be stronger than average. She knows that bipolar depression can increase irritability and ...

Living with bipolar disorder often means navigating a complex path to stability and well-being. While medication plays a key role in managing symptoms, thriving with this brain-based disorder involves ...

Everyone’s bipolar disorder looks a little different. Imagine a big museum filled with widely varied portraits. The shimmering figure in an ornate gold frame runs up his credit cards, cruises the bars ...

Why are there lines on a football field or tennis court? Why do you sometimes find a “Do Not Enter” sign posted on a door? When you need to define a limit or protect your turf, you set boundaries.

Connecting with the right bipolar care provider can be a game-changer, but it’s often tough to find the right match. Here’s how to simplify your search. Managing bipolar disorder on your own can be ...

Living with bipolar disorder can mean experiencing everything from intense emotional highs and lows to challenges with energy, focus, and more. Understanding your symptoms is essential to managing ...

In the United States, depression rates have reached an all-time high, according to a 2023 Gallup poll. Nearly 1 in 3 American adults surveyed said they had been diagnosed with depression at some point ...