Discover how metabolic ketogenic therapy differs from the popular diet trend and its potential benefits for bipolar disorder.
I know how important it is to protect the reputation of bipolar disorder in the general public. We don’t want people thinking we are dangerous, scary, “crazy” people who can’t be trusted. But I feel ...
Living with bipolar disorder isn’t about ‘recovering’ from it. It’s about accepting it, riding the waves, and finding strength in its unpredictability. Based on my life experiences living alongside a ...
Hope R. dated several men after she was diagnosed with bipolar 2 disorder in 2004, but none of the relationships lasted long enough to make her mental health an issue. When she developed feelings for ...
While anger isn’t an “officially recognized” symptom of bipolar disorder, irritability—which is common with dramatic mood shifts—can lead to angry outbursts and explosions with devastating effects.
If you’re dealing with hypersexuality as a part of your bipolar disorder, you’re likely no stranger to an unusually relentless focus on sexual thoughts. It’s not uncommon for many to engage in casual ...
My co-worker carefully extricates her lunch from the toaster oven. The slice of leftover pizza, cheese dripping over its edges, smells divine. She observes me plopping frozen spinach, grilled chicken, ...
If you’ve noticed uncontrollable, repetitive movements in your body, you might be dealing with tardive dyskinesia or another tardive disorder. This neurological condition develops after long-term use ...
Studies have found that anxiety disorders are the most prevalent coexisting conditions with bipolar disorder. In fact, according to the World Journal of Psychiatry, it’s probable that at least half of ...
You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who’s actually read the 1913 children’s novel Pollyanna, but the character’s name lives on as shorthand for someone who is relentlessly, even foolishly, ...
Gratitude, though simple, has the power to transform your perspective and enrich daily life. When navigating the challenges of bipolar disorder — particularly depression and anxiety — practicing ...