Reading memoirs and nonfiction about bipolar disorder helps connect with those living with this brain-based condition, ...

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

There are agreed-upon symptoms of bipolar disorder, and learning how each of them presents in our own case is important for managing this often overwhelming brain-based disorder. Keep in mind: Like ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Are you stuck in your comfort zone? Here are some tips to help you become ‘unstuck’ and continue on your journey toward stability. By a fairly young age, most people develop a set of deeply ingrained ...

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 ...

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 ...