When my mental health isn’t 100 percent, I’m open about it with family, friends, and colleagues who know I have bipolar 1 disorder. Although I’m offered a lot of support, I’ve noticed that there’s a ...

Grant “Skip” T. remembers his hand trembling the day he sat down to write a long-overdue letter to his son. It was his son’s 39th birthday. And Skip, diagnosed with bipolar disorder more than a decade ...

In the delicately balanced ecosystem of bipolar, any type of stress — positive or negative — can spark a mood shift and lead to a return of bipolar symptoms. A spat at home, the onset of cold weather, ...

While reading an article about bipolar disorder and hypersexuality, a woman from Vancouver, British Columbia, was surprised to discover that it had been written by her very own psychiatrist. In all ...

Bipolar depression affects my decision-making, especially when it comes to work. Hypomania also influences my choices, and it tends to have a stronger impact on my relationships. Mania, on the other ...

Frustrated by mental fogginess? Finding the right words just out of reach? You’re not alone — up to one-third of those with bipolar have similar difficulties. Here’s what you need to know. It’s ...

My brain has an extra groove when I’m depressed. This mood swing opens a channel where music and conversations are recorded and played back — over and over and over again. I then fly back to my past ...

Many of us with bipolar disorder make terrible decisions when we’re ill, and rebuilding our lives afterward is naturally overwhelming — especially after a massive episode, when extreme mania and ...

Living with bipolar disorder means your mental health is connected to your whole body’s health. Now, new research is uncovering important links between bipolar disorder and physical health conditions, ...

Coming out of bipolar depression can make the signs of hypomania feel less like red flags and more like a long-awaited return to “normal.” After carrying the heavy weight of depression, it’s natural ...

Bipolar comes with free admission to the Bipolar Theme Park, where ups and downs are endless. But we don’t have to ride every roller coaster. IIn my journey with bipolar disorder, I’ve been puzzling ...

Bipolar comes with free admission to the Bipolar Theme Park, where ups and downs are endless. But we don’t have to ride every roller coaster. IIn my journey with bipolar disorder, I’ve been puzzling ...