When I grew up, people didn’t talk about bipolar disorder, but kids today need us to be open and honest about mental health ...
From small-town girl to pop supernova, this queer singer-songwriter tops the charts and gives back, all while living with ...
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 ...
For college students, sticking to a sleep schedule is a challenge — and even more so when you add bipolar disorder to the mix ...
With the right care, bipolar disorder can be managed, but since not all treatments work for everyone, it’s essential to explore your options with your healthcare provider. Bipolar disorder is unique ...
Explore hyposexuality in bipolar disorder, including symptoms like low libido, reduced sexual desire, and difficulty ...
Medications play a crucial role in managing bipolar disorder, helping to stabilize mood swings and prevent the extreme highs of mania and the lows of depression. Finding the proper medication can take ...
The symptoms and mood swings of bipolar disorder can complicate relationships. Here are some ways I’ve made — and kept — friends. Making friends expands our social circle and can bring benefits to our ...
As a workaholic and a parent of three young children, I struggled with the concept of meditation at first. It can feel a bit foreign or awkward to sit in a room, alone, with your eyes closed. Plus, ...
While there may be aspects of bipolar’s hypomania that are more enjoyable than depression, it’s important to remember to keep impulsivity under control. Whenever I have hypomanic episodes, they are ...
Eating fresh, whole foods benefits both body and mind. Rather than fixating on what to eliminate from your diet, consider adding “superfoods” that may help balance your mood. Our understanding of—and ...