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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...

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...

I am a mental health content creator living with bipolar 2 disorder. I did not seek this out initially. In 2022 I started writing a book. This book was a...

Living with bipolar disorder presents unique challenges, particularly during manic episodes. Over the years, I have learned to ride the wave of these episodes, transforming what could be a tumultuous...

Are you fighting the good fight for your mental health? Do you imagine the struggle for wellness as a war? Is it a battle every time you decide to attend...

I distinctly remember one Friday night 26 years ago. I remember it because of all the tears shed in front of my computer monitor. I remember it because it was...

"I just want it to be over," I told my friend Brittany. The tears I was fighting so hard to keep inside kept streaming down my face. "Scott," she said...

You know the importance of eating right for your body. But getting the right nutrients can also impact your mind. If you have bipolar disorder, paying attention to what you...

Impulsivity. Excess energy. Irritability. Trouble concentrating. Does this sound like you are cycling into mania/hypomania? Depression? Or is it attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? How can you tell? Bipolar is a mood...

Do you worry your child's extreme moods may be more than growing pains or puberty? Younger children can have bipolar disorder, even though it is usually diagnosed in young adults...

I remember the day I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder vividly. It was a mix of relief and confusion, a moment where so many aspects of my life suddenly made...

Sometimes I just need space to be sad. I am sad, but not depressed. I feel it is important to start off with that information, because those living with bipolar...

When it comes to bipolar disorder, the textbooks may have their definitions and types, but when it comes to living with bipolar disorder – well, real experiences aren't always confined...

I love water. I lived within sight of a pretty big river in Wisconsin for over 7 years before we moved to Minnesota last summer. I loved going out on...