Avoiding a Tragedy in Love With Bipolar DisorderAs someone with bipolar disorder, heavy on the depression end, there are few things I've thought about more than love and happiness...reactions
A Little Backyard MindfulnessI love water. I lived within sight of a pretty big river in Wisconsin for over 7 years before we moved to...reactions
Bipolar Is Not a Superpower, and Famous People Shouldn't Say That It IsRecently, world-renowned chef Heston Blumenthal told the world he has bipolar disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and he called his neurodiversity a...reactions
What is "Stability" with Bipolar Disorder?What does it mean to be "stable" while living with bipolar disorder? Spoiler alert: I have absolutely no idea. In recent months...reactions
Parents – Tell Your Kids About Your Mental IllnessMany mental illnesses tend to run in families. It's not always the same mental illness in every generation, but mental illnesses tend...reactions
Bipolar Disorder and the Mid-Life CrisisI have been having conversations with friends recently about the so-called dreaded mid-life crisis. Through various conversations with close friends, we discuss...reactions
Should You Be Open About Living With Bipolar Disorder?About 12 years ago I decided to live openly with my mental disorders – high-functioning autism (HFA) and bipolar disorder. It was...reactions
Sleep and Bipolar DisorderBipolar disorder is a lifelong mental health condition. It causes extreme changes in mood. There are episodes of emotional highs, called mania...reactions
Bipolar Disorder and Creativity: Is There a Link?There is a popular notion that bipolar disorder and creativity are linked. You may be familiar with famous writers, musicians, poets, and...reactions
Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Bipolar DisorderIf you have bipolar disorder, you know how upsetting it can be when your treatment does not work. And you are not...reactions
Bipolar and Autism Spectrum DisorderPeople with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have a higher risk of developing bipolar disorder. But researchers have not found a direct link...reactions
Misdiagnosed for 10 Years... And Finally Receiving a Bipolar DiagnosisHello. My name is Moon and I have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Relief was the first feeling I experienced after being...reactions
Riding the Wave: Channeling Creativity During Manic EpisodesLiving with bipolar disorder presents unique challenges, particularly during manic episodes. Over the years, I have learned to ride the wave of...reactions
Treating and Managing Tardive DyskinesiaTardive dyskinesia (TD) is a movement disorder caused by certain medicines. People with TD have involuntary facial movements, or tics. "Tardive" means...reactions
How Bipolar Made My Grief More Complicated"I just want it to be over," I told my friend Brittany. The tears I was fighting so hard to keep inside...reactions
Want to Write for Us?Would you like to share your experience with bipolar disorder and help others? We're looking to add new voices to our Patient...reactions
Can Children Have Bipolar Disorder?Do you worry your child's extreme moods may be more than growing pains or puberty? Younger children can have bipolar disorder, even...reactions
Let Me Be SadSometimes I just need space to be sad. I am sad, but not depressed. I feel it is important to start off...reactions
Marriage and Supporting Your Partner With BipolarAll couples have challenges. But balancing a marriage while dealing with bipolar disorder can present unique problems. Luckily, there are some practical...reactions
How Can You Bipolar? Let Me Count the Ways…The official handbook of mental health providers, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (or DSM, as it's known for short)...reactions
