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For a long time, I thought my mind was a curse. The highs that sent me soaring into the sky, believing I was unstoppable, chosen, divine. The lows that swallowed...

When you’re hospitalized for a mental illness, it can feel like you have no rights. For your own safety, your belongings and even your clothes may be taken from you...

The ______ Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! We're excited to announce a special giveaway for our community! We recognize the challenge of managing bipolar while reaching...

Striking a “power pose” means taking up a lot of space with your body – standing upright with great posture, legs wide, hands on hips, chin raised to the sky...

"Talking about my mental health when dating is tricky because I have bipolar disorder (not to mention generalized anxiety disorder). Do I mention mental health on the first date? How...

I find I am less able to deal with extreme stressors because of bipolar disorder. It’s not that these kinds of stressors don’t affect your average person – they do...

Hypersexuality is one of the least talked about and most misunderstood symptoms of bipolar disorder. While mood swings, depression, and mania are widely recognized, the impact of hypersexuality on those...

No one wants to move back in with their parents at 30 - no one. Oftentimes, this actually turns out to be one of the best decisions one can make...

Intrusive thoughts are those uninvited mental interruptions that can be particularly overwhelming, especially when living with bipolar disorder. They don’t just show up quietly— they can feel invasive, loud, and...

Few things are more confusing than trying to figure out if you're happy or experiencing euphoria. Some of us people with bipolar disorder live in fear of happiness and feeling...

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...