The story I tell myself about money is that I’m not good with it, but the truth is, I’m afraid of it. Most people who live with bipolar disorder have at least a few stories about impulsive spending ...

Dark therapy uses darkness and blue-blocking lenses to reset circadian rhythms and support mood stability in bipolar disorder ...

Energy drinks may raise mania risk and disrupt sleep. Learn how caffeine and sugar affect stability in bipolar disorder.

Body art can make visible what’s often unseen — the inner strength it takes to live with conditions like bipolar disorder, anxiety, or depression. As the saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand ...

Tardive dyskinesia affects hundreds of thousands of people, yet it often goes unrecognized. The symptoms can be easy to overlook at first — a subtle lip twitch, a slight hand movement, or a bit of ...

If Terry L. had to give herself a diagnosis, it would be “what I call POPD — pissed-off personality disorder,” she says. Even though the Kansas resident has learned numerous coping skills to help ...

For many adults living with bipolar disorder, the answer is to enter a residential treatment center for continued, whole-person care. Residential treatment is a type of mental health care that ...

At first glance, I can seem very cool and a little stoic. I give the impression that I just let things roll off my back without reacting. Most people who don’t really know me would just think that I’m ...

Some years ago, I was hospitalized again for a severe bipolar depressive episode. It was deeply discouraging, to say the least. It had been two full years since my last hospitalization — then the ...

Having lived with bipolar disorder for a number of decades, I know what it’s like to be without hope. I recall many days when I was consumed with an overwhelming sense of dread and fear of the future, ...

Please note: Suicide is discussed in the content below. Reader discretion is advised. In her insightful review of the documentary Roadrunner, author Jessica Lynn eloquently captures the shock and ...

For anyone managing bipolar 1 disorder, staying consistent with daily medication can be a challenge. Busy schedules, shifting moods, and side effects can make it easy to miss doses — and even brief ...