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 ...
World Bipolar Day, observed annually on March 30, is a significant occasion dedicated to raising awareness about bipolar ...
Before I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, I didn’t think twice about sleep. I’d always been a night owl, but I went to bed reasonably early. And I never had trouble falling asleep or getting eight ...
A patient of mine, Henry, recently told me his girlfriend asked “Is bipolar disorder ‘real’?” Bipolar disorder certainly was having a real effect on my patient’s life. But Henry’s girlfriend might ...
Rula reports five common triggers of bipolar disorder: stress, sleep issues, seasonal changes, substance use, and hormonal ...
How 3 new studies use modern science to explore age-old questions and support people living with bipolar disorder today. Key ...
As a therapist, few conditions have been more complex in my eyes than bipolar disorder. The creativity and compassion of affected individuals have dazzled me. Indeed, research supports a link between ...
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