From ‘sickness’ to ‘stability,’ the way we talk about bipolar disorder can shape how others see us — and how we see ourselves ...

It’s so frustrating when you’ve been doing so well for so long, and then, out of nowhere, you experience a return of symptoms. The disappointment is profound, and the setback is painful. A relapse of ...

When pleasurable pastimes like shopping, gaming, or social media cross the line from enjoyable to excessive, it may be time to tame your bipolar-related overindulgences. Going on a shopping spree.

Exploring the upsides of their bipolar diagnosis has helped many people turn their uniqueness into pillars of personal development and resilience in their everyday lives. In the 20 years since she was ...

Lithium, a cornerstone in bipolar disorder treatment, requires discussing management considerations with your doctor to tailor treatment to your needs. Lithium has a long and storied history in ...

Bipolar disorder’s hallmark symptom is alternating periods of emotional highs and lows. In fact, that’s where the name “bipolar” comes from — moving between two (“bi”) opposites (“polar”). It’s not ...

When pleasurable pastimes like shopping, gaming, or social media cross the line from enjoyable to excessive, it may be time to tame your bipolar-related overindulgences. Going on a shopping spree.

With bipolar disorder, impulsivity can hijack decision-making. But there are ways to take back control — and feel confident in your choices again. You’re in the checkout aisle at the supermarket when ...

Each of us must decide for ourselves what a successful life looks like, depending on our goals, values, and individual circumstances. Coping with common life stressors can prove difficult, and ...

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” ...

The internet is filled with posts titled, “What I wish the world knew about…,” filled in with something that, while seemingly common, is actually quite misunderstood. (For example, “What I wish the ...