5 Things Not to Say to Someone with Bipolar DisorderI have been a professional mental health advocate for 14 years now, and I have a lot of experience hearing supportive and...reactions
Waiting For the Other Shoe to DropOne of my favorite expressions used to talk about bipolar is "waiting for the other shoe to drop." A little Googling informed...reactions
Bipolar Disorder: Why Does It Feel Like No One Understands?I've often found living with mental illness to be a lonely thing. Much of that loneliness stems from the isolation of being...reactions
Bipolar Disorder and the Biological Clock: How Routine Impacts Your Circadian RhythmConsistent daily routines are important for people with bipolar disorder. Biological processes that regulate daily body cycles (circadian rhythms) may not work...reactions
Will I Ever Find the Right Bipolar Treatment?It was a Friday night the first time I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I was sitting in front of my computer...reactions
What I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me During My Bipolar DiagnosisWhen I was 20 years old, I was crying often and without reason. I traveled across Europe at that age, tears blurring...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
Coping 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
Finding a Support Person for Doctor AppointmentsPeople with chronic health conditions like bipolar disorder often face complex treatment plans and multiple doctor visits. That is why medical experts...reactions
Liberty, Autonomy, Community of Choice: Know Your RightsAutonomy is your ability to make decisions about your own life. You have the right to autonomy, including choices about your treatment...reactions
Pain and Your EmotionsAbout 1 in 5 Americans lives with chronic pain. Chronic pain is pain that does not go away. Such pain is often...reactions
How to Manage Extreme Stressors with Bipolar DisorderI find I am less able to cope with extreme stressors because of bipolar disorder. It’s not that these kinds of stressors...reactions
My Plan for Hypomanic Episodes – What I Do FirstI have bipolar disorder type 2, and thus, experience hypomanic episodes, not manic episodes. Hypomanic episodes have the same symptoms as manic...reactions
What to Know About Bipolar HypersexualityHypersexuality is one of the least talked about and most misunderstood symptoms of bipolar disorder. While mood swings, depression, and mania are...reactions
Bipolar Attention and Memory Issues: Why They Happen and How to CopeBipolar disorder can have a wide range of symptoms, and not everyone with bipolar has the same experience. But for many with...reactions
How to Navigate Grief with Bipolar DisorderThe goal of managing bipolar disorder is keeping mood swings minimal. Finding a good treatment plan and avoiding triggers is helpful. Some...reactions
Bipolar Disorder: Am I Normal?I have been in and out of different mental health circles since my bipolar diagnosis back in 2009. The mental health world...reactions
Bipolar Episodes and Rapid Cycling: Take Our PollsWhen it comes to bipolar disorder, the textbooks may have their definitions and types, but when it comes to living with bipolar...reactions
What Is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy?Some people who have a shocking, dangerous, or frightening event may develop a disorder known as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The symptoms...reactions
Understanding the Link Between Bipolar Disorder and AngerBipolar disorder can look different for everyone. Every person may have different symptoms. Anger is not typically considered an official symptom of...reactions
