GLP-1s are gaining interest for their impact on weight, blood sugar, and possibly mood in bipolar disorder. Here’s what ...

In a previous blog, ‘6 Things I Didn’t Realize About Taking Antipsychotics’, I wrote about some of the impacts that taking antipsychotics can have on your life. But I don’t just take antipsychotics ...

Although she was hospitalized during a manic episode and diagnosed with bipolar disorder, doctors never mentioned that it could happen again. Instead, Elly was stabilized, handed a prescription for ...

I believe having bipolar disorder has brought me closer to my parents — and vice versa. We’ve been on such a roller coaster since my diagnosis decades ago. But through the years, I’ve found stability.

In the delicately balanced ecosystem of bipolar, any type of stress — positive or negative — can spark a mood shift and lead to a return of bipolar symptoms. A spat at home, the onset of cold weather, ...

I go through phases when I wonder, “Why am I so unhappy?!” Or, I feel rage at the world and want to smash everything in sight. Yet I also have times when life feels way too easy and I breeze through ...

People with bipolar disorder share how they spot early signs of mood changes — and the strategies that help prevent a full ...

Certain common medications, OTC products, and supplements may worsen bipolar symptoms — or even lead to a first-time diagnosis if you’re at risk. After successfully managing her bipolar 2 disorder for ...

Complementary and integrative therapies can be beneficial for those with bipolar disorder — as long as they are an addition to your treatment plan, not a substitution for it. For someone with bipolar ...

From recent research on trauma to advances in genetics, here are 5 new developments in the world of bipolar disorder. While everyone’s journey with bipolar disorder is individual, no one has to travel ...

Discover real experiences from our bipolar community on the potential benefits and challenges of ketogenic therapy for mood stability and metabolic health. Metabolic psychiatry is a growing field that ...

With bipolar, I often felt upset, angry, and defensive. When I discovered how to maintain my internal peace, I learned to control myself and my emotional reactions. Have you heard the saying, “Never ...