You walk into a social gathering and see that most of the guests have a drink in hand. So you grab a beer, too — maybe to calm your nerves before you mingle, maybe to join the festive atmosphere, ...

I have noticed a connection between my bipolar depression and isolation. One of the main problems I face during depressive episodes is withdrawing from life and isolating myself from everyone. During ...

When he’s feeling low and the couch is the only place he wants to be, Jim B. might choose to work on his motorcycle or take a walk with his wife, children, or dogs. Distracting himself with tasks that ...

Prior to diagnosis and treatment for bipolar disorder, self-medicating with alcohol is surprisingly common. In fact, a study in Frontiers in Psychiatry found that approximately 40 to 70 percent of ...

What does bipolar psychosis feel like? One woman shares her vivid hallucinations, dangerous delusions, and the path back to ...

From lived experience to expert insight, these books open the door to understanding, connection, and new ways of seeing bipolar disorder. Living with bipolar can sometimes feel like you’re trying to ...

Scientists uncover fresh insights into bipolar disorder — from brain imaging to lab-grown mini-brains, and early intervention.

Are you lonely? I often am. One thing I’ve learned about loneliness is that it’s easy to confuse “bipolar” loneliness with “real-life” loneliness. Whenever I find myself thinking I have no friends, ...

How AI can help you understand bipolar disorder — and why clinicians are still essential for safe, personalized care.

Lethargy and bone-deep fatigue are much more than ordinary tiredness. This kind of exhaustion can make a regular day feel unusually demanding. You might wake up after a full night’s sleep already ...

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 ...