If standard treatments haven’t worked, don’t lose hope. Discover what treatment-resistant bipolar disorder means and new ...

Many aspects of thinking and memory remain strong when you’re living with bipolar disorder. Creativity, problem-solving skills, and resilience often shine through — and your unique perspective can ...

A firsthand look at rapid cycling in bipolar disorder — the mood swings, racing thoughts, and practical steps that help ...

Living with bipolar disorder can mean experiencing everything from intense emotional highs and lows to challenges with energy, focus, and more. Understanding your symptoms is essential to managing ...

All relationships ebb and flow. It comes with the territory because, well, we’re human. But when bipolar disorder is part of the equation, the dynamics of relationships – with intimate partners, ...

A friend once asked me, “Julie, why don’t you write a book about bipolar disorder and relationships?” “I already did that with my first book for couples where one person has bipolar,” I replied. “I ...

The connection between bipolar disorder and type 2 diabetes highlights how genetics, medication, and behavior link mental and physical health. There’s a strong link between physical and mental health, ...

When Keely P. describes her first manic episode, she lists what might be considered “classic” bipolar symptoms. “I had lots of energy, a case of the giggles, and racing thoughts,” says Keely, who is ...

Dave M. has been through the unshakable weight of depression and the reckless risk-taking of mania. But he says the sudden panic of anxiety is worst of all. It’s been a constant in his life as far ...

Bipolar disorder is unique for everyone, so it makes sense that bipolar disorder treatment plans are, too. Having bipolar disorder usually means managing your symptoms with a combination of medication ...

If only life came with a reset button. One push and voilà: Relationships unraveled by the behaviors of bipolar disorder would knit themselves back together. Of course, it’s not that easy to mend ...

There’s a growing area of research for bipolar disorder. Called metabolic psychiatry, this emerging field is rapidly gaining attention for its focus on how our body’s metabolism and energy systems ...