Dark therapy uses darkness and blue-blocking lenses to reset circadian rhythms and support mood stability in bipolar disorder ...

Energy drinks may raise mania risk and disrupt sleep. Learn how caffeine and sugar affect stability in bipolar disorder.

Having lived with bipolar disorder for a number of decades, I know what it’s like to be without hope. I recall many days when I was consumed with an overwhelming sense of dread and fear of the future, ...

If Terry L. had to give herself a diagnosis, it would be “what I call POPD — pissed-off personality disorder,” she says. Even though the Kansas resident has learned numerous coping skills to help ...

Whether it’s the sound of birds chirping, a grating, louder-than-ever garbage truck, or even someone chewing, noise sensitivity is very real — particularly if you’re on the bipolar spectrum. Some ...

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 ...

A friend once asked me, “Julie, why don’t you write a book about bipolar disorder and relationships?” “I already did that with my first book for couples where one person has bipolar,” I replied. “I ...

I’ve been writing books about bipolar disorder management since 1998, and my website launched in 2002. So how is it possible that I still deal with so many mood swings? Shouldn’t I be “better” by now?

Please note: Suicide is discussed in the content below. Reader discretion is advised. In her insightful review of the documentary Roadrunner, author Jessica Lynn eloquently captures the shock and ...

At first glance, I can seem very cool and a little stoic. I give the impression that I just let things roll off my back without reacting. Most people who don’t really know me would just think that I’m ...

Understanding what fuels your anger and using calm-building strategies can help you manage bipolar disorder more effectively. Anger is a complex human emotion that most people experience at varying ...

With bipolar, I often felt upset, angry, and defensive. When I discovered how to maintain my internal peace, I learned to control myself and my emotional reactions. Have you heard the saying, “Never ...