Navigating Bipolar Disorder as a First-Generation Indian WomanAs a first-generation Indian woman and a licensed therapist, my journey with bipolar disorder has been both challenging and enlightening. At the...reactions
Bipolar and Conquering Self-StigmaThere is so much stigma associated with bipolar disorder. Societally, people with bipolar disorder may be seen as crazy, lazy, worthless, dangerous...reactions
Mania versus HypomaniaMania and hypomania are hallmarks of bipolar disorder. These periods of erratic energy, activity, and mood shifts set bipolar disorder apart from...reactions
Navigating Bipolar Disorder as an African American MotherIn the ever-changing balance of motherhood, my journey weaves through the intricate threads of bipolar disorder. As a Black woman, the challenges...reactions
Bipolar and Identity: We Are More Than a DiagnosisI made a choice 2 years ago to be as transparent as possible when it comes to discussing my bipolar diagnosis and...reactions
Genetic Testing for Bipolar MedicineBipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes dramatic swings in a person's mood. This is different from the minor mood...reactions
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactions
Motivating Myself After a Mental Health SetbackEveryone experiences setbacks. Setbacks in life are to be expected. Worse, though, is the mental health setback. I work so hard to...reactions
Bipolar.Mental-Health-Community.com Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on BIPOLAR.MENTAL-HEALTH-COMMUNITY.COM, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated...reactions
Dating and Talking About My Mental HealthTalking about my mental health when dating is tricky because I have bipolar disorder (not to mention generalized anxiety disorder). Do I...reactions
Mood Diary for Bipolar DisorderWhile bipolar disorder is partly caused by genetics, external events can also affect your mood. Money or relationship problems, work stress, or...reactions
Why People with Bipolar Disorder Get MisdiagnosedWhen I saw a psychiatrist for the first time, I was incorrectly diagnosed. I thought I had bipolar disorder – the psychiatrist...reactions
Do I Need Help? What I Wish My Supports Would Say (And What I Wish They Wouldn't)When I need help, there are things I hope my supports will do and things I hope they won't. But it's hard...reactions
Hire Me! Why Employers Shouldn't Overlook Me Because of BipolarAs a person with bipolar disorder, it should come as no surprise that I feel employers shouldn't be overlooking those of us...reactions
Where ADHD and Bipolar May OverlapAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and bipolar disorder are two different mental health conditions, but they can sometimes share similar symptoms and characteristics. The...reactions
Special Considerations for Older People With Bipolar DisorderExperts are paying more attention to bipolar disorder in older people. People with bipolar disorder who are over 40 or 50 years...reactions
Grieving a DiagnosisWhen I first received a bipolar I diagnosis, I felt a wide range of emotions. My feelings were aligned with the stages...reactions
Finding the Right Psychiatrist Is Not Always EasyI have been seeing psychiatrists for 25 years, and in that time, I've had various experiences with them. Sometimes, I've found psychiatrists...reactions
Clinical Trial GlossaryClinical trials or studies have a language of their own. It helps to understand the common terms doctors use when talking about...reactions
Clinical Trial ParticipationClinical trials are medical studies that pose a question: Does a new treatment work better than older treatments? Each year, thousands of...reactions
