One of my close friends, David, didn’t show up for my birthday party. All of my other friends showed up, so I assumed David considered other plans more important than seeing me. Though I still had a ...

Every month brings small developments that hint at big shifts in how bipolar disorder is understood and treated. In this roundup, the leading psychiatric association’s plans for a new edition of its ...

Whenever James M. feels stressed, he logs onto his computer and writes it all away. He says that journaling has been a major source of strength and hope in managing his bipolar 1 disorder. His online ...

If you already have people you care about, you can keep those connections steady and genuine — even when your mood, energy, or routines shift. You don’t have to “perform” friendship perfectly to ...

Hypersexuality is a common part of bipolar disorder, yet it remains one of the hardest symptoms to discuss — both in the doctor’s office and at home. Some research suggests hypersexuality affects ...

A diagnosis of tardive dyskinesia means learning to expect the unexpected, accepting what you can’t control, and working skillfully within those parameters. As the National Institute of Neurological ...

Depression can feel a lot like the flu because it is a lot like the flu. It feels a lot like a physical illness because it is a lot like a physical illness. The way we feel when we are physically sick ...

II can sum up the nature of bipolar disorder in three words: chronic, complex, and confusing; in two words: burdensome and bothersome; and in just one word: angry. If you live with bipolar disorder, ...

Moving forward after a bipolar episode takes time. Here are practical steps for apologizing and making amends to loved ones. Key Takeaways _____ Being in a relationship with someone — as a spouse, ...

In the decades I’ve lived with bipolar, and worked with countless others who do, I’ve found that during mood episodes, friends and family are more prone to back away from our lives. Similarly, we may ...

Editor’s Note: This content delves into sensitive topics that some readers might find distressing. If you or a loved one is experiencing significant distress or having thoughts about suicide and need ...

Benjamin Franklin first mentioned what we now call Daylight Saving Time (DST) in a 1784 essay. He somewhat satirically proposed conserving candles for the early morning hours. While the United States ...