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 artists who also had bipolar. Creative geniuses with...Reactions0reactions
What I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me During My Bipolar DiagnosisWhen I was 20 years old, I was crying often and without reason. I traveled across Europe at that age, tears blurring the sites I had always wanted to see...Reactions0reactions
Living With Bipolar Disorder: Attention and Memory IssuesBipolar disorder can have a wide range of symptoms, and not everyone with bipolar has the same experience. But for many with bipolar, the condition affects their ability to think...Reactions0reactions
Will I Ever Find the Right Bipolar Treatment?It was a Friday night the first time I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I was sitting in front of my computer screen 25 years ago and reading page after...Reactions0reactions
Routine and Bipolar DisorderConsistent daily routines are important for people with bipolar disorder. Biological processes that regulate daily body cycles (circadian rhythms) may not work well in people with bipolar disorder. Stabilizing daily...Reactions0reactions
Family Therapy and Bipolar DisorderBipolar disorder affects not only the person with the mental illness but also their family. The large mood swings that come with bipolar disorder can make it hard to predict...Reactions0reactions
Planning for a Mental Health CrisisWhen living with bipolar or another mental health disorder, sometimes a mental health crisis arises. A mental health crisis is no one’s fault. It is a sign that your or...Reactions0reactions
Bipolar Disorder and COVID-19Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"...Reactions0reactions
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a type of research. Research is the process scientists use to explain how our bodies work or why our bodies stop working well. Clinical trials are...Reactions0reactions
Clinical Trial GlossaryClinical trials or studies have a language of their own. It helps to understand the common terms doctors use when talking about a clinical trial before you sign up. Here...Reactions0reactions
Clinical Trial ParticipationClinical trials are medical studies that pose a question: Does a new treatment work better than older treatments? Each year, thousands of treatments are tested in controlled experiments called clinical...Reactions0reactions
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In America: What’s That?Are you living with bipolar disorder (BPD)? No matter where you are in your BPD journey, we want to hear from you. To learn more about the challenges of living...Reactions0reactions