Explaining invisible symptoms can be hard. Use simple terms and scripts to bridge the gap with family and friends. Explaining bipolar disorder to our friends and family is rarely easy, especially when ...

The artist known as AUDFACED shares how a bipolar disorder diagnosis helped her trade hypomania for true stability. Editor’s Note: We first shared Cat’s story in 2022. While life has moved forward for ...

Bipolar anger can feel sudden, intense, and hard to control. Learn why it happens during mania or depression, what triggers ...

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 ...

Akathisia and tardive dyskinesia are neurological movement disorders that can develop as side effects of certain dopamine-blocking medications, particularly antipsychotics. Because both can involve ...

If you’re living with bipolar disorder and standard treatments aren’t bringing relief, your provider might use the term “treatment-resistant.” It’s a label that can sound worryingly like “untreatable, ...

When bipolar disorder enters your life, you become part of a community bound by shared understanding. But spend any time in that community, and you’ll notice that bipolar disorder isn’t just one thing ...

Finding the care you need for bipolar disorder can feel daunting. For many, the journey is filled with long wait times, high costs, and a frustrating lack of specialists. If you or a loved one is ...

Living with bipolar disorder presents unique challenges, not just in managing symptoms alongside a full life but also in navigating the complexities of the mental health care system. Mental health ...

When bipolar disorder includes psychosis, your thoughts and perceptions may not match reality. You might hear voices, see things that aren’t there, or believe something untrue with conviction. These ...

Mood shifts come with the territory of bipolar disorder. But sometimes, you can sense them before they fully arrive. Whether it’s an upswing into mania or a downturn into depression — which can show ...

I share my story because I want others to know they’re not alone — and because I’ve learned lessons I wish I’d known sooner. These are the regrets that shaped my recovery, and I offer them in the hope ...