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
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
Bipolar Disorder And Reclaiming CreativityBipolar Disorder and art seem to go hand-in-hand. I, myself, am both a writer and live with Bipolar Disorder. As a result...reactions
All Things TherapyFor most of us with bipolar disorder, medication plays a critical role in managing our symptoms. However, therapy is also a vital...reactions
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
"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
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
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
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
My Misdiagnosis StoryI distinctly remember one Friday night 26 years ago. I remember it because of all the tears shed in front of my...reactions
Cue the Blues: Seasonal Depressive Shifts in Bipolar DisorderLiving with bipolar disorder can be a challenge at any time of year. But when the seasons shift, things can get even...reactions
Choosing Medication for Stability and PeaceI remember the day I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder vividly. It was a mix of relief and confusion, a moment where...reactions
"The Lost Years": Before Diagnosis and RecoveryI needed a good cry for quite a long time. I thought I was ready. It turns out you can plan a...reactions
