Bipolar depression affects my decision-making, especially when it comes to work. Hypomania also influences my choices, and it tends to have a stronger impact on my relationships. Mania, on the other ...

Grant “Skip” T. remembers his hand trembling the day he sat down to write a long-overdue letter to his son. It was his son’s 39th birthday. And Skip, diagnosed with bipolar disorder more than a decade ...

Living with bipolar disorder can mean experiencing everything from intense emotional highs and lows to challenges with energy, focus, and more. Understanding your symptoms is essential to managing ...

Dealing with the ups and downs of bipolar disorder is challenging, and the addition of anger further complicates matters. The suddenness and intensity of these emotions can be overwhelming, disrupting ...

Those six projects you’ve been meaning to get to for months? You’re on top of them all — and you have plans for six more. You are cheerful and creative, gregarious and engaging, and a multitasking ...

At age 29, Julie C. seemed to be at an enviable place in life. She had good friends. She had come out as a lesbian and was comfortable with her sexuality. And she had a fulfilling job that took her to ...

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 ...

Our understanding of bipolar disorder and its management has significantly evolved, with individuals actively participating in their own care. As history shows, we’ve come a long way. Though it’s ...

I’m on my third marriage. Due to past struggles with hypersexuality, mania, and very poor impulse control, I’ve had a lot of bad outcomes in the love department. If my story were the only example, it ...

I’ve faced the more familiar facets of bipolar — unpredictable mood swings, medication side effects, irregular sleep patterns — for decades. However, I’ve discovered some difficult dilemmas that often ...

Coming out of bipolar depression can make the signs of hypomania feel less like red flags and more like a long-awaited return to “normal.” After carrying the heavy weight of depression, it’s natural ...

Your particular symptoms of major depressive disorder make a difference in choosing what the best treatment options are for you. In the United States, depression rates have reached an all-time high, ...