Hypersomnia is a common but overlooked sleep issue in bipolar disorder. Learn how excessive sleep affects mood stability, ...

When you’re living with bipolar disorder, finding a customized, holistic treatment plan is crucial. There’s no “one size fits all” solution, and treatment ...

Bipolar disorder can feel unpredictable, but understanding your own patterns can make a big difference. While medication is often key to stabilizing mood episodes, tracking your daily experiences can ...

Finding the right psychiatrist can be a journey, and sometimes, that journey means switching doctors. Maybe your doctor is retiring, relocating, or no longer accepting your insurance. Or perhaps your ...

Jeffrey H. says his past is riddled with opportunities for him to self-punish. And when his mood takes a dive, it’s even more tempting to dwell on those behaviors that go hand in hand with his bipolar ...

I’ve noticed that, in general, our attitude about — and understanding of — romantic relationships is quite different from our beliefs and expectations surrounding friendships. For instance, we find it ...

I’ve lived with bipolar disorder for so long that I sometimes forget I have a mental illness. I have a successful job, a loving relationship, and a seemingly fully functioning “normal” life. And while ...

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 bipolar depression has you sleeping the day away but never feeling rested, you’re not alone. Discover why hypersomnia happens — and what steps you can take to feel more energized. When bipolar ...

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 ...

Racing thoughts, restlessness, and sleep changes — these signs can mean different things. Here’s how people with bipolar ...