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"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...

Hello. My name is Moon and I have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Relief was the first feeling I experienced after being told that I have bipolar disorder. My diagnosis...

The official handbook of mental health providers, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (or DSM, as it's known for short), breaks bipolar disorder down into categories. Most people...

I've often found living with mental illness to be a lonely thing. Much of that loneliness stems from the isolation of being in one's own mind. The average person can...

There is so much stigma associated with bipolar disorder. Societally, people with bipolar disorder may be seen as crazy, lazy, worthless, dangerous, and more. These messages are so strong, in...

As a first-generation Indian woman and a licensed therapist, my journey with bipolar disorder has been both challenging and enlightening. At the age of 19, I was diagnosed with this...

I made a choice 2 years ago to be as transparent as possible when it comes to discussing my bipolar diagnosis and all that comes with it. When I am...

In the ever-changing balance of motherhood, my journey weaves through the intricate threads of bipolar disorder. As a Black woman, the challenges I face in managing this condition often intertwine...

Mania and hypomania are hallmarks of bipolar disorder. These periods of erratic energy, activity, and mood shifts set bipolar disorder apart from depression. If you have bipolar disorder, you may...

Bipolar disorder and depression often have similar symptoms. You may wonder if you have a temporary bout of the blues or a more serious mood disorder. Signs of depression include...

One of my favorite expressions used to talk about bipolar is "waiting for the other shoe to drop." A little Googling informed me that this expression originated in turn of...

Am I a good person? Are you a good person? I find these questions are often asked because bipolar disorder can cause you to do some awful things that are...

Everyone experiences setbacks. Setbacks in life are to be expected. Worse, though, is the mental health setback. I work so hard to ensure that my mental health is the best...