Learn how one person living with bipolar disorder plans ahead for mania, using safeguards that protect safety, finances, and ...

There is profound comfort in knowing you aren’t alone in your struggles. Because life with bipolar disorder brings unique periods of uncertainty, the messages you tell yourself matter. In difficult ...

Whether you have bipolar disorder or your partner does, the end of a relationship often ushers in dark feelings like abandonment, guilt, and rejection. Even if the relationship was toxic and getting ...

For years, I used sweets to numb my bipolar mood swings. Here’s how quitting sugar helped me find true stability. “Would you like a piece of cake?” a coworker asked as she thrust a chocolate square ...

Lethargy and bone-deep fatigue are much more than ordinary tiredness. This kind of exhaustion can make a regular day feel unusually demanding. You might wake up after a full night’s sleep already ...

A collection of inspiring thoughts to encourage positive reflection and grace while living with bipolar disorder. There is profound comfort in knowing you aren’t alone in your struggles. Because life ...

A while back, I received a phone call from someone who wanted to check in on the state of my thoughts. I was having a trying mental health day, and I had phoned this person earlier requesting some ...

There’s no question that it’s difficult to get things done when you’re depressed as a result of your bipolar disorder. I’ve certainly had a hard time with this for most of my life. I had plenty of ...

Motivation is that mysterious force that gets us moving and helps us accomplish what we need — or wish — to get done. A behavioral model known as the Stages of Change Theory helps explain how this ...

Complementary and integrative therapies can be beneficial for those with bipolar disorder — as long as they are an addition to your treatment plan, not a substitution for it. For someone with bipolar ...

When we talk about bipolar disorder, the focus often lands on the highs of mania and hypomania or the lows of depression. But if you — or a loved one — live with bipolar disorder, you may also notice ...