The Bipolar Routine Deep Dive: Take Our Polls!Consistent daily routines aren't just a "nice to have"— they can help to regulate the symptoms of bipolar disorder. Unlike a schedule...reactions
Bipolar Disorder, God, and the Thin Line Between Madness and DivinityFor a long time, I thought my mind was a curse. The highs that sent me soaring into the sky, believing I...reactions
Know Your Rights When You’re HospitalizedWhen you’re hospitalized for a mental illness, it can feel like you have no rights. For your own safety, your belongings and...reactions
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What Is Power Posing?Striking a “power pose” means taking up a lot of space with your body – standing upright with great posture, legs wide...reactions
Bipolar, Dating & Relationships: Take Our Polls!"Talking about my mental health when dating is tricky because I have bipolar disorder (not to mention generalized anxiety disorder). Do I...reactions
Dealing with Extreme Stressors with BipolarI find I am less able to deal with extreme stressors because of bipolar disorder. It’s not that these kinds of stressors...reactions
Bipolar, Sex, and Shame: Breaking the Silence on HypersexualityHypersexuality is one of the least talked about and most misunderstood symptoms of bipolar disorder. While mood swings, depression, and mania are...reactions
Medication is the Foundation of RecoveryNo one wants to move back in with their parents at 30 - no one. Oftentimes, this actually turns out to be...reactions
Dealing with Intrusive ThoughtsIntrusive thoughts are those uninvited mental interruptions that can be particularly overwhelming, especially when living with bipolar disorder. They don’t just show...reactions
Bipolar Disorder: Am I Happy Or Manic?Few things are more confusing than trying to figure out if you're happy or experiencing euphoria. Some of us people with bipolar...reactions
Being Bipolar and... Organized! (Sort Of)Let's talk about the whirlwind of being bipolar and (DIS)organized. I've got 99 problems, and being dipolar and disorganized is most definitely...reactions
Why Are You Crying? How to Fight WeepinessWhen I'm depressed, I cry all the time. I cry at the drop of an eyelash, it seems. Psychiatrists typically call this...reactions
5 Things I Wish I Knew When Diagnosed With Bipolar DisorderThe day of diagnosis is intimidating and scary for most. Personally? I was pretty relieved when I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder...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
"Talking About It" vs. Therapy: The Difference MattersAs a person with bipolar disorder who's spent a lot of time in mental health circles, one of the most common phrases...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
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
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
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
