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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 ONE — but y'all, we're thriving anyway! Listen...

When I'm depressed, I cry all the time. I cry at the drop of an eyelash, it seems. Psychiatrists typically call this weepiness or tearfulness. And while crying is healthy...

The day of diagnosis is intimidating and scary for most. Personally? I was pretty relieved when I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder because there was a reason that my life...

Social media is awash in self-care content, but I have news for you: self-care with bipolar disorder is not about face masks and bubble baths. While I have no problem...

As a person with bipolar disorder who's spent a lot of time in mental health circles, one of the most common phrases I've heard is, "You should talk to someone."...

Depression is an extremely prevalent part of my experience with bipolar disorder type 2. In fact, I find my medication quells hypomania almost entirely but still allows depression to sneak...

Many moons ago, in the ancient times of about 2009ish, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Like many people, I turned to the internet for more information about what I...

What does it mean to be "stable" while living with bipolar disorder? Spoiler alert: I have absolutely no idea. In recent months, I have thrown around terms like "pretty stable"...

Recently, world-renowned chef Heston Blumenthal told the world he has bipolar disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and he called his neurodiversity a "superpower." While I'm happy for people who feel...

Everyone seems to have a slightly different relationship to their diagnosis with bipolar disorder. I know that when I was diagnosed over 15 years ago, I felt relief. Up until...

Identifying myself with bipolar disorder often feels like walking a high-wire tightrope. On one side, I never want mental illness to be my entire identity. On the other side, bipolar...

I have had many years of therapy and have seen many therapists. I first started therapy as a child because of my parent's divorce and unfortunate family dynamics and then...

Living with bipolar disorder can be a challenge at any time of year. But when the seasons shift, things can get even harder. Many people with bipolar disorder will experience...

If you have bipolar disorder, you know how upsetting it can be when your treatment does not work. And you are not alone. Of the estimated 45 million people worldwide...

Obviously, there are distinct differences on the path of improved mental health and stability depending on one's personal circumstances. Personal circumstances changes a lot of context about any health issue...

I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder when I was about 20 years old. It was a challenging diagnosis to get as I was originally misdiagnosed with major depression. It would...

People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have a higher risk of developing bipolar disorder. But researchers have not found a direct link that 1 causes the other. The signs of...

"I know what you have," my internist said when he saw me sitting in the waiting room. "Let me get settled and then we'll talk." Up to that point, it...

Grocery stores are overwhelming. Big, bright, full of people and noise. You go in with a list and come out grumbling with a headache. At least my husband does. After...

I needed a good cry for quite a long time. I thought I was ready. It turns out you can plan a therapeutic cry just about as well as you...