Accepting your bipolar diagnosis is an essential first step. Still, challenges remain. Readers share their experiences in ...

Explore hyposexuality in bipolar disorder, including symptoms like low libido, reduced sexual desire, and difficulty ...

Our award-winning bpHope Blog is a collection of posts written with heartfelt honesty by a group of bloggers from around the world, with each providing their own unique perspectives on living with ...

As someone with bipolar disorder, there have been times when I’ve had a case of depression last for around six months. Several times during it, I’d feel as though I might be coming out of it. What’s ...

Maintaining relationships while managing bipolar disorder is tough. Here are personal stories, practical advice and tips to make relationships a bit easier. The symptoms and mood swings of bipolar ...

When you live in a perpetual hypomanic haze — as I did for years — it’s hard to know whether you’re simply feeling a natural high or if you’re on the verge of a manic “breakdown.” Over the years, I’ve ...

When bipolar symptoms influenced my behaviors, it took a toll on my relationships. I realized that, to understand my present, I had to heal my past. I used to throw my wedding ring at my husband. I ...

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, ...

When someone seems to ignore me, I jump to the worst-case scenario. Here are my tips to stop the negative thinking that comes with bipolar disorder. I have to laugh at the dramatic title that came to ...

It’s hard for family members and partners to believe that a person with bipolar disorder can’t remember certain mood swings. I often hear the question, “Doesn’t my husband (partner, child, sibling) ...

Manic episodes often lead to impulsive spending, drained bank accounts, and financial stress. Learn how to protect your savings with expert tips and real-life strategies. During the highs of bipolar ...

Discover real experiences from our bipolar community on the potential benefits and challenges of ketogenic therapy for mood ...