New bipolar disorder research highlights a wearable lithium sensor, how mood stabilizers affect thinking, and fathers’ ...

Learn how to treat bipolar mixed states, where overlapping symptoms, risk factors, and side effects require a careful, ...

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If human exchange were currency, it would be among the most devalued coins on earth. Our world can feel chaotic. Acts of violence and mistrust seem ever-present. I already struggle to reach out ...

Cass M. has always been in love with sleep. “I can easily snooze until 11 a.m. or noon,” says the Virginia woman. “I’m always ready for a nap.” Unfortunately, waking up for school or work has always ...

We hear it from our therapists like a broken record: For successful mood management with bipolar disorder, consistent and adequate sleep is of utmost importance. The usual tips are to maintain a ...

I have to laugh at the dramatic title that came to my mind as I contemplated what to write about for this post. As someone with bipolar disorder, it’s something my depressed mind would insist upon, ...

When it comes to managing bipolar disorder, sleep plays a prominent role. Yet many people think, “Well, what does sleep have to do with bipolar disorder?” Sleep is vitally important. And people — not ...

Night owl or early bird? Learn how syncing your natural rhythm with a steady sleep routine can help with mood stability. Key Takeaways Cass M. has always been in love with sleep. “I can easily snooze ...

These writers, stand-up comedians, and celebrities with bipolar disorder prove that laughter can be the best medicine. One of the benefits of comedy — apart from the obvious joy, laughter, and sense ...

I call autumn my favorite and worst season. Favorite because, while I hate being freezing cold (which is not that common here in the South, but it does get pretty cold sometimes), I hate being ...

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 ...