Celebrities who have opened up about their bipolar diagnosis remind us that no matter how privileged a life may seem, ...

Over the years, I have made all the resolutions: Lose weight, quit coffee, quit social media, post on social media daily and become an Instagram maven, become a Martha-Stewart-level housekeeper, write ...

Making big lifestyle changes is tough with bipolar, but small, incremental habits are helping me take small, meaningful steps. Over the years, I have made all the resolutions: Lose weight, quit coffee ...

Organizations dedicated to helping those with bipolar disorder provide valuable resources, education, and advocacy. They make it easier for individuals with the diagnosis, their families, caregivers, ...

I’m used to people telling me I don’t look like who I am. “You don’t look Muslim.” “You don’t look American.” “You don’t look like a feminist.” And of course, ever since I began writing and speaking ...

Struggling with self-esteem is common with bipolar disorder, but self-care and mindfulness can help restore confidence and self-worth. You may be familiar with the Oscar Wilde quote: “To love oneself ...

Someone needs to help me figure this out. There is a really ugly side to this bipolar thing: the anger and blaming. Although they are two different entities, I have discovered they usually go hand in ...

Living with bipolar disorder can feel overwhelming and all-encompassing, but I’m here to tell you that hope is real: it’s treatable, and recovery through remission is achievable. I know this not only ...

When Keely P. describes her first manic episode, she lists what might be considered “classic” bipolar symptoms. “I had lots of energy, a case of the giggles, and racing thoughts,” says Keely, who is ...

Often, co-occurring (or coexisting) psychiatric conditions — like obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) — go hand in hand with bipolar disorder.

Although medication is the primary treatment for bipolar disorder, adding specific vitamins or supplements might provide additional relief from symptoms. Here’s what the research shows. Navigating ...