Celebrities who have opened up about their bipolar diagnosis remind us that no matter how privileged a life may seem, ...
Over the years, I have made all the resolutions: Lose weight, quit coffee, quit social media, post on social media daily and become an Instagram maven, become a Martha-Stewart-level housekeeper, write ...
Organizations dedicated to helping those with bipolar disorder provide valuable resources, education, and advocacy. They make it easier for individuals with the diagnosis, their families, caregivers, ...
I’m used to people telling me I don’t look like who I am. “You don’t look Muslim.” “You don’t look American.” “You don’t look like a feminist.” And of course, ever since I began writing and speaking ...
When Keely P. describes her first manic episode, she lists what might be considered “classic” bipolar symptoms. “I had lots of energy, a case of the giggles, and racing thoughts,” says Keely, who is ...
Parenting is both rewarding and difficult, and our duties as caregivers to our children or adolescents evolve as they learn, grow, and mature. One of our more basic responsibilities as a parent or ...
Soon after my husband and I had moved, I found myself in an unexpected situation. As the police SUV rattled along the highway, I finally had a chance to take stock of my circumstances. Had I really ...
“Red flags” can alert you when your friend with bipolar disorder may be slipping into depression or mania. What are these bipolar red flags, how do you spot them, and what do you do next? A red flag, ...
Although medication is the primary treatment for bipolar disorder, adding specific vitamins or supplements might provide additional relief from symptoms. Here’s what the research shows. Navigating ...
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 ...
Could ordering a tuna roll-up for lunch or grilling salmon for dinner improve cognition, have less heart disease, and reduce arthritic pain? Maybe so! Evidence shows that eating more fish may improve ...