Mood stability is possible with bipolar. Sometimes, it takes a bit of trial and error; other times, it may require a new way of thinking. Here are some of the most common reasons for inconsistency ...

I have found that stress at work manifests in numerous ways, including physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms. It took me a while to accept, but there is a definite link between the symptoms of ...

Journaling about our feelings releases emotions, which allows for perspective and helps us to better manage our bipolar mood episodes. Whenever James M. feels stressed, he logs onto his computer and ...

Living with bipolar disorder is extremely difficult, especially when I watch the news or read online articles that leave me feeling irritable. Lately, I’ve been feeling disillusioned with the world — ...

Revealing your bipolar diagnosis to a romantic partner is a deeply personal decision. Here’s how to approach the conversation with care and confidence. Starting a new romantic relationship is often an ...

Allow me to set the scene: I’m running late to pick up the kids, and I get stuck at every red light, crosswalk, and stop sign. I arrive at the school where my kindergartener has dropped the entire ...

Being in a relationship with someone — as a spouse, partner, friend, or relative — means sharing a part of your life with them. In a sense, even if only one of you carries a diagnosis, both of you are ...

Through mania, depression, and recovery, my husband’s faith in me did more than sustain our love — it saved my life. I met my husband in 1997. He was 19, I was 18, and the Internet was barely a thing.

Living with bipolar disorder can feel overwhelming and all-encompassing, but I’m here to tell you that hope is real: it’s treatable, and recovery through remission is achievable. I know this not only ...

Anger is a healthy emotion, and everybody experiences it. But bipolar anger or rage is on another level. For one thing, there is an element of it that is uncontrollable. It comes on suddenly and, in ...

While anger isn’t an “officially recognized” symptom of bipolar disorder, irritability—which is common with dramatic mood shifts—can lead to angry outbursts and explosions with devastating effects.

If you’re dealing with hypersexuality as a part of your bipolar disorder, you’re likely no stranger to an unusually relentless focus on sexual thoughts. It’s not uncommon for many to engage in casual ...