Are You A Bipolar Warrior?Are you fighting the good fight for your mental health? Do you imagine the struggle for wellness as a war? Is it...reactions
What It Feels Like When Your Doctor Doesn't Listen to YouIt seems like many doctors don't listen to their patients, and when it comes to patients with mental illness, the problem tends...reactions
Sharing My Story as a Content Creator With Bipolar DisorderI am a mental health content creator living with bipolar 2 disorder. I did not seek this out initially. In 2022 I...reactions
Using The Internet To Learn About Your Mental IllnessMany moons ago, in the ancient times of about 2009ish, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Like many people, I turned to...reactions
Three Challenges Older People With Bipolar Disorder May FaceObviously, there are distinct differences on the path of improved mental health and stability depending on one's personal circumstances. Personal circumstances changes...reactions
How My Father's Bipolar Affected How I Deal with MineI was diagnosed with bipolar disorder when I was about 20 years old. It was a challenging diagnosis to get as I...reactions
Real Self-Care With Bipolar Is Not About Bubble BathsSocial media is awash in self-care content, but I have news for you: self-care with bipolar disorder is not about face masks...reactions
How I Know I'm Sliding into DepressionDepression is an extremely prevalent part of my experience with bipolar disorder type 2. In fact, I find my medication quells hypomania...reactions
Avoiding a Tragedy in Love With Bipolar DisorderAs someone with bipolar disorder, heavy on the depression end, there are few things I've thought about more than love and happiness...reactions
A Little Backyard MindfulnessI love water. I lived within sight of a pretty big river in Wisconsin for over 7 years before we moved to...reactions
Bipolar Is Not a Superpower, and Famous People Shouldn't Say That It IsRecently, world-renowned chef Heston Blumenthal told the world he has bipolar disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and he called his neurodiversity a...reactions
What is "Stability" with Bipolar Disorder?What does it mean to be "stable" while living with bipolar disorder? Spoiler alert: I have absolutely no idea. In recent months...reactions
Parents – Tell Your Kids About Your Mental IllnessMany mental illnesses tend to run in families. It's not always the same mental illness in every generation, but mental illnesses tend...reactions
Bipolar Disorder and the Mid-Life CrisisI have been having conversations with friends recently about the so-called dreaded mid-life crisis. Through various conversations with close friends, we discuss...reactions
Should You Be Open About Living With Bipolar Disorder?About 12 years ago I decided to live openly with my mental disorders – high-functioning autism (HFA) and bipolar disorder. It was...reactions
Misdiagnosed for 10 Years... And Finally Receiving a Bipolar DiagnosisHello. My name is Moon and I have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Relief was the first feeling I experienced after being...reactions
Riding the Wave: Channeling Creativity During Manic EpisodesLiving with bipolar disorder presents unique challenges, particularly during manic episodes. Over the years, I have learned to ride the wave of...reactions
How Bipolar Made My Grief More Complicated"I just want it to be over," I told my friend Brittany. The tears I was fighting so hard to keep inside...reactions
Want to Write for Us?Would you like to share your experience with bipolar disorder and help others? We're looking to add new voices to our Patient...reactions
Let Me Be SadSometimes I just need space to be sad. I am sad, but not depressed. I feel it is important to start off...reactions
