A firsthand look at rapid cycling in bipolar disorder — the mood swings, racing thoughts, and practical steps that help create stability.

I share my story because I want others to know they’re not alone — and because I’ve learned lessons I wish I’d known sooner. These are the regrets that shaped my recovery, and I offer them in the hope ...

A diagnosis of bipolar disorder involves mood episodes that vary in intensity and character. Bipolar 1 is defined by at least one manic episode, which can include severe symptoms and sometimes ...

Living with bipolar disorder already feels like a demanding job, requiring constant attention and effort to manage symptoms effectively. Yet when a neurological disease like migraine enters the ...

If human exchange were currency, it would be among the most devalued coins on earth. Our world can feel chaotic. Acts of violence and mistrust seem ever-present. I already struggle to reach out ...

Neither pain nor bipolar can be effectively treated in isolation; the treatments for one condition invariably affect the other, for better or worse. Thanks to a pancreatic tumor, major surgery, and ...

New bipolar disorder research highlights a wearable lithium sensor, how mood stabilizers affect thinking, and fathers’ ...

Certain common medications, OTC products, and supplements may worsen bipolar symptoms — or even lead to a first-time diagnosis if you’re at risk. After successfully managing her bipolar 2 disorder for ...

With bipolar, I often felt upset, angry, and defensive. When I discovered how to maintain my internal peace, I learned to control myself and my emotional reactions. Have you heard the saying, “Never ...

Happiness, in one sense, is like a wonderful spontaneous butterfly that lands on us when it wants to; or a rainbow that shines for a few moments before disappearing — it isn’t something we can force.

Goal setting is something that is often on my mind this time of year. I don’t exactly make New Year’s resolutions: I often make goals at different times of the year—New Year’s, the first day of spring ...

Every day, new research and resources about bipolar disorder enter the world. Which ones should you pay attention to? What impact do they have on real people? Here, you’ll discover the biggest new ...