Discover real experiences from our bipolar community on the potential benefits and challenges of ketogenic therapy for mood ...

When you live in a perpetual hypomanic haze — as I did for years — it’s hard to know whether you’re simply feeling a natural high or if you’re on the verge of a manic “breakdown.” Over the years, I’ve ...

As a workaholic and a parent of three young children, I struggled with the concept of meditation at first. It can feel a bit foreign or awkward to sit in a room, alone, with your eyes closed. Plus, ...

Many people believe that bipolar disorder comes with only sad depression or euphoric mania. In reality, this is just 50 percent of bipolar disorder. The other side of bipolar includes symptoms of ...

If a partner with bipolar disorder cheats, it’s important to distinguish what the underlying cause is — relationship problems or hypersexuality. I was standing next to my partner’s hospital bed when ...

Lack of sleep has triggered hospitalizations, so I monitor my sleep carefully. Without enough rest, I feel worn out and lose my ability to act rationally. I just can’t compete in the “sleep-stakes”: ...

Does your bipolar mania impact your finances over the holidays? Here are some ways to resist overspending and manage your money. Over the holidays, we shop for gifts, buy food for parties — and don’t ...

Eating fresh, whole foods benefits both body and mind. Rather than fixating on what to eliminate from your diet, consider adding “superfoods” that may help balance your mood. Our understanding of—and ...

While there may be aspects of bipolar’s hypomania that are more enjoyable than depression, it’s important to remember to keep impulsivity under control. Whenever I have hypomanic episodes, they are ...

As more celebrities, comedians, and musicians openly share their experiences with bipolar disorder or major depressive disorder, individuals behind the scenes are joining this vital conversation as ...