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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...

Bipolar disorder can look different for everyone. Every person may have different symptoms. Anger is not typically considered an official symptom of bipolar disorder. But, for many, anger is often...

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...

While bipolar disorder is partly caused by genetics, external events can also affect your mood. Money or relationship problems, work stress, or the death of a loved one can impact...

I have been having conversations with friends recently about the so-called dreaded mid-life crisis. Through various conversations with close friends, we discuss whether we are having a mid-life crisis and...

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes dramatic swings in a person's mood. This is different from the minor mood swings that most people have. Bipolar disorder affects...

All couples have challenges. But balancing a marriage while dealing with bipolar disorder can present unique problems. Luckily, there are some practical ways to navigate and overcome these issues. Here...

Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a movement disorder caused by certain medicines. People with TD have involuntary facial movements, or tics. "Tardive" means delayed, and "dyskinesia" means involuntary muscle movements. There...