Antipsychotic medications are a mainstay of bipolar disorder treatment, but for some people, these drugs come with the side effect of tardive dyskinesia. Tardive dyskinesia causes involuntary, ...

Hypomania — and even mania — has a certain allure, including increased energy, productivity, and excitement, especially after emerging from bipolar depression. Although the thought of “giving up” ...

Exploring the upsides of their bipolar diagnosis has helped many people turn their uniqueness into pillars of personal development and resilience in their everyday lives. In the 20 years since she was ...

Lithium, a cornerstone in bipolar disorder treatment, requires discussing management considerations with your doctor to tailor treatment to your needs. Lithium has a long and storied history in ...

The internet is filled with posts titled, “What I wish the world knew about…,” filled in with something that, while seemingly common, is actually quite misunderstood. (For example, “What I wish the ...

Each of us must decide for ourselves what a successful life looks like, depending on our goals, values, and individual circumstances. Coping with common life stressors can prove difficult, and ...

Paranoia can be a symptom of bipolar disorder, particularly during the manic or depressive phases. It typically involves intense and irrational mistrust or suspicion of others. Individuals ...

Frustrated by mental fogginess? Finding the right words just out of reach? You’re not alone — up to one-third of those with bipolar have similar difficulties. Here’s what you need to know. Whether ...

Bipolar disorder has a way of playing tricks on your mind, especially when you’re caught in the depths of a mood episode. When depression or anxiety kicks in, negative thinking can start to take over.

Over the years of managing bipolar disorder, I have made it my mission to keep developing ways to meet my moods head-on. As time passes, I continue discovering new strategies to soothe my depressive ...

Some folks rely on the stock market index to manage their accumulated wealth. I rely on my irritability index to manage my mental health. When my co-worker’s habit of ending every sentence with an ...

Because I have bipolar disorder, I struggle with a tumultuous mind. I need my surroundings to be peaceful and clutter-free. Depression already makes me self-critical. If I see unfolded laundry, dirty ...