Reading memoirs and nonfiction about bipolar disorder helps connect with those living with this brain-based condition, ...

When I grew up, people didn’t talk about bipolar disorder, but kids today need us to be open and honest about mental health ...

Gratitude, though simple, has the power to transform your perspective and enrich daily life. When navigating the challenges of bipolar disorder — particularly depression and anxiety — practicing ...

The holiday season isn’t always like it’s depicted in heartwarming TV specials — as those of us living with bipolar disorder likely already know. Sometimes, certain smells or objects trigger happy ...

Manic episodes often lead to impulsive spending, drained bank accounts, and financial stress. Learn how to protect your savings with expert tips and real-life strategies. During the highs of bipolar ...

As a working mom, simplifying the holiday season became necessary years ago. Streamlining and simplifying are two ways to meaningfully reduce anxiety, especially the anxiety that comes with ...

Does your bipolar mania impact your finances over the holidays? Here are some ways to resist overspending and manage your money. Over the holidays, we shop for gifts, buy food for parties — and don’t ...

There are agreed-upon symptoms of bipolar disorder, and learning how each of them presents in our own case is important for managing this often overwhelming brain-based disorder. Keep in mind: Like ...

Hearing that you have bipolar disorder can be incredibly difficult and overwhelming, even if you suspected it or felt some relief in finally getting answers. This diagnosis often stirs up a wave of ...

I whined to my mom about how difficult middle age seems to be: the angst, never-ending worry, deep regrets, fears for the future, and my obnoxiously changing body’s aches and pains. She chuckled ...

Bipolar disorder affects everyone differently, and the severity of symptoms can vary just as much. Your experience with depressive, manic, or hypomanic episodes might not look like someone else’s, and ...

It’s not just mania that affects your finances. Bipolar depression can also impact your spending patterns, often in ways you may not realize. The story I tell myself about money is that I’m not good ...