I’ve noticed that, in general, our attitude about — and understanding of — romantic relationships is quite different from our beliefs and expectations surrounding friendships. For instance, we find it ...

Bipolar disorder and self-care go hand in hand. Prioritizing your well-being isn’t self-indulgent — it’s essential for stability and health. I have learned many “dos and don’ts” for living with this ...

The world of creativity often shines a light on the vibrant yet challenging lives of artists, illustrating the deep connection between creativity and mental health. With their public platforms, ...

One thing we deal with a lot in the area of bipolar disorder is distractibility, which can be one of the symptoms of this condition. That may happen in varying degrees, but if you’re like me, you deal ...

Mania may feel good in the moment, but afterward, it can leave you feeling full of regret. Romanticizing mania is never a good thing. Mania, in my opinion, has the greatest public relations team in ...

“I’m the PhD down the hall whose memory fails during critical discussions at the office,” says Debra. In her early sixties, Debra is a behavioral scientist with the Centers for Disease Control and ...

From small-town girl to pop supernova, this queer singer-songwriter tops the charts and gives back, all while living with bipolar disorder. Editor’s Note: Since this story was originally published in ...

Getting a good night’s sleep can be tough for anyone, but if you live with bipolar disorder, you know that disrupted sleep isn’t just frustrating — it can seriously impact your mood and stability.

It’s hard for me to ask for help — so hard that it almost never happens. Or, at least, not until it’s too late and I’m seething with bipolar anger or completely overwhelmed by exhaustion. Usually, my ...

Mood changes after giving birth are common. So common, in fact, that postpartum depression is one of the most frequent complications of pregnancy, with 1 in 8 birthing women worldwide experiencing ...

From small-town girl to pop supernova, this queer singer-songwriter tops the charts and gives back, all while living with bipolar disorder. Editor’s Note: Since this story was originally published in ...

Feeling forgetful, unfocused, or scatterbrained? Bipolar disorder affects cognition in different ways, but effective strategies can help. “I’m the PhD down the hall whose memory fails during critical ...