If you’ve ever searched for natural ways to support your mood stability, chances are you’ve come across omega-3 fatty acids. Found in fatty fish, flaxseeds, and supplements, these healthy fats are ...

During my time as a bipolar support group facilitator, I began noticing the power of certain words. Over time, it became clear that how someone described their condition often reflected the beliefs ...

Getting something stuck in your head — the catchy chorus of a song, a gruesome image from the news — can be annoying for anyone. But annoying can become alarming when intrusive thoughts, worries, or ...

At times, those with bipolar disorder may have a scattered brain, especially during hypomanic or manic episodes. Yet, I’ve found the upsides. I once gave a lecture at the University of Southern ...

I often feel like I’ve stepped back in time when I get really sick. I think, How could this happen again? I’ve worked so hard to get where I am! I remember saying this to my therapist after I ...

Since people with bipolar disorder spend three times as many days depressed as elated, it is the lows more than the highs that cause people to seek help. When my clients are living with bipolar ...

If only life came with a reset button. One push and voilà: Relationships unraveled by the behaviors of bipolar disorder would knit themselves back together. Of course, it’s not that easy to mend ...

Whether it’s anxiety, rumination, or intense fixations, these strategies — used by real people living with bipolar disorder — can help you find relief. Key Takeaways The Intersection of Obsession and ...

Whether it’s anxiety, rumination, or intense fixations, these strategies — used by real people living with bipolar disorder — can help you find relief. Getting something stuck in your head — the ...

Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and bipolar disorder have some signs and symptoms in common, including mood instability, bursts of energy and restlessness, talkativeness, and ...

Some of history’s greatest profiles include people who also lived with the hallmarks of bipolar disorder — impulsivity, creative thinking, deep emotions, sustained periods of high energy, and deep ...

Our springtime return to our beloved Colorado after 17 years happened quickly, though we had been planning it in our hearts for some time. It all came down to my husband landing a solid job in our ...