Allow me to make a mess. Then I’ll try to clean it up. The mess: There are no clear lines between rapid cycling and non-rapid-cycling bipolar. There are no lines between rapid cycling and “ultradian” ...

If you’re a boxing fan, you know Tyson Fury, aka “The Gypsy King,” a former world heavyweight champion whose public story includes more than his achievements in the ring. Fury has openly discussed his ...

When bipolar depression takes hold, it can feel like carrying an invisible weight that pins you to your bed. You’re not just tired. You’re relentlessly exhausted. The idea of getting “up and at ‘em” ...

I’ve learned many “dos and don’ts” for living with bipolar 1 disorder since my diagnosis nearly 30 years ago. It has taken me a lifetime, but I feel that I’ve perfected the art of self-care. That is, ...

Like the rest of us, researchers studying bipolar disorder are trying to figure out how the latest technology can help them work smarter. Increasingly, that means crunching enormous amounts of data, ...

Hypomania — and even mania — has a certain allure, including increased energy, productivity, and excitement, especially after emerging from bipolar depression. Although the thought of “giving up” ...

Too often, self-care gets painted as a luxury — bubble baths, scented candles, or meditating in silence. For many men, that image can feel out of reach or even unappealing, as though caring for ...

We hear it from our therapists like a broken record: For successful mood management with bipolar disorder, consistent and adequate sleep is essential. The usual tips are to maintain a consistent sleep ...