The bipolar spectrum is wide — and where you fall on it can impact your treatment. Dr. Jim Phelps explains why the labels don’t always fit.

Julie A. Fast is the author of the bestselling mental health books Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder, Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder: Understanding and Helping Your Partner, Getting It Done When ...

In the delicately balanced ecosystem of bipolar, any type of stress — positive or negative — can spark a mood shift and lead to a return of bipolar symptoms. A spat at home, the onset of cold weather, ...

Sleep isn’t just a symptom — it’s a mood regulator. Find out how bipolar disorder impacts sleep and how you can build healthier sleep habits. Getty Images Most nights, Will J. has no interest in going ...

My mixed episodes feel like agitated depression — restless, racing, and raw. I’ve learned to recognize the signs and hold onto structure to find stability. Carol Yepes/Getty Images It’s dusk and I’m ...

Mood stabilizers help keep my bipolar symptoms in check, but they still affect some areas of my life in unexpected ways. Getty Images In a previous blog, ‘ 6 Things I Didn’t Realize About Taking ...

Bipolar disorder can complicate even the strongest bonds, but with understanding, treatment, and commitment, rebuilding trust and connection is possible. Getty Images (Stock photo posed by models) If ...

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. Getty Images In the 20 years ...

There’s no denying the allure of hypomania in bipolar disorder, but there are risks to leaving it untreated. Here’s how to avoid the fallout. Yiu Yu Hoi / Getty Images Those six projects you’ve been ...

From major weight loss and improved mood to serious side effects, people with bipolar disorder share what happened when they tried GLP-1s. Medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro — known as GLP ...

Although medication is the primary treatment for bipolar disorder, adding specific vitamins or supplements might provide additional relief from symptoms. Here’s what the research shows. Adobe Stock ...

With the right care, bipolar disorder can be managed, but since not all treatments work for everyone, it’s essential to explore your options with your healthcare provider. Getty Images Bipolar ...