Understanding bipolar disorder goes beyond its diagnostic checklist to the everyday symptoms that shape each individual’s experience. Getty Images Bipolar ...

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For as long as I can remember, laughter has been an important part of my life. I’ve always loved to laugh and make others do the same. Way back, when I was in third grade, I wrote the following little ...

When times are challenging, it can be deeply comforting to know that others have faced similar struggles — and have found ways to overcome them. Life with bipolar disorder can bring periods of ...

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Motivation is that mysterious force that gets us moving and helps us accomplish what we need — or wish — to get done. A behavioral model known as the Stages of Change Theory helps explain how this ...

Start the new year with mood-boosting practices for bipolar disorder, and discover tools for achieving balance through winter’s challenges. With winter in full swing, the shorter days and colder ...

Is Ketogenic Therapy More Than a Fad? Is the ketogenic diet just a passing trend, or could it offer new options for those with treatment-resistant bipolar disorder? Managing this complex condition ...

Waiting until spring to set resolutions makes them feel less like work and more like inspiring ideas, which works better for me and my bipolar disorder. With bipolar disorder, it can be hard to keep ...

I know how important it is to protect the reputation of bipolar disorder in the general public. We don’t want people thinking we are dangerous, scary, “crazy” people who can’t be trusted. But I feel ...

After my own diagnosis of bipolar, I realized I felt scared every time I was happy. I was afraid that maybe this would turn into mania again, and I didn’t want that to happen. But I think we need to ...