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

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, ...

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 ...

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”: ...

Q: I’m writing to you for advice on a terrible situation. I met the most amazing guy. It was love at first sight for both of us. We have so much in common. After about six weeks together, we both said ...

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 ...

While I love many aspects of fall, depression presents a challenge. Yet there are some simple strategies I do to help take my mind off negative feelings. I call autumn my favorite and worst season.

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 ...

When bipolar symptoms influenced my behaviors, it took a toll on my relationships. I realized that, to understand my present, I had to heal my past. I used to throw my wedding ring at my husband. I ...

Sometimes, a gradual buildup of symptoms and slight changes preceding a mood episode is obvious only after the fact. Here’s what to watch out for. Managing a complex, brain-based mood disorder like ...

When you’re swept up by euphoria and intense emotions, how do you know if it’s true love or a bipolar mood episode? Learn how to tell the difference. When it comes to understanding whether you’re ...

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 ...