From small-town girl to pop supernova, this queer singer-songwriter tops the charts and gives back, all while living with ...

For college students, sticking to a sleep schedule is a challenge — and even more so when you add bipolar disorder to the mix ...

Accepting your bipolar diagnosis is an essential first step. Still, challenges remain. Readers share their experiences in ...

Explore hyposexuality in bipolar disorder, including symptoms like low libido, reduced sexual desire, and difficulty ...

There’s no greater find in life than a friend. While making and maintaining friendships can be stressful, even overwhelming, for those of us with bipolar disorder — and for our companions — supportive ...

The quest for the right bipolar medication is complex, often requiring patience through trial and error, yet it’s a crucial step toward stabilizing symptoms and enhancing overall well-being. Many ...

Medications play a crucial role in managing bipolar disorder, helping to stabilize mood swings and prevent the extreme highs of mania and the lows of depression. Finding the proper medication can take ...

Drinking was fun, but it fueled manic rage and hurt my relationships. Addressing my alcohol misuse wasn’t easy, but it was worth it. Drinking has been a personal struggle in my life at times, ...

In 2013, fed up with weight gain as a side effect, I decided to stop taking a key medication to treat my bipolar disorder. I notified my psychiatrist, and she tried to find me a replacement. But ...

Relaxing Routine or Self-Medicating? I used to be in the habit of pouring myself a glass of wine at the end of each day to help relax. That evening routine lasted for around 25 years. In a sense, ...