It’s so frustrating when you’ve been doing so well for so long, and then, out of nowhere, you experience a return of symptoms. The disappointment is profound, and the setback is painful. A relapse of ...

Between celebrities opening up about their bipolar disorder, more accurate representations of bipolar in the media, and greater open dialogue about mental health in general, some might say that the ...

I have found that there is plenty of stigma when it comes to the wider world’s perception of mental health hospitals and the psychiatric ward. Furthermore, going to a mental health hospital is often a ...

From ‘sickness’ to ‘stability,’ the way we talk about bipolar disorder can shape how others see us — and how we see ourselves.

When pleasurable pastimes like shopping, gaming, or social media cross the line from enjoyable to excessive, it may be time to tame your bipolar-related overindulgences. Going on a shopping spree.

Bipolar disorder’s hallmark symptom is alternating periods of emotional highs and lows. In fact, that’s where the name “bipolar” comes from — moving between two (“bi”) opposites (“polar”). It’s not ...

With bipolar disorder, impulsivity can hijack decision-making. But there are ways to take back control — and feel confident in your choices again. You’re in the checkout aisle at the supermarket when ...

Hypomania — and even mania — has a certain allure, including increased energy, productivity, and excitement, especially after emerging from bipolar depression. Although the thought of “giving up” ...

Besides classic complaints of hot flashes and cold sweats, menopause symptoms also include insomnia, irritability, anxiety, depression, fatigue, brain fog and memory blips. (Estrogen plays a role not ...

Our award-winning bpHope Blog is a collection of posts written with heartfelt honesty by a group of bloggers from around the world, with each providing their own unique perspectives on living with ...

Exploring the upsides of their bipolar diagnosis has helped many people turn their uniqueness into pillars of personal development and resilience in their everyday lives. In the 20 years since she was ...