Are you bothered by sounds and smells that don’t annoy the people around you? Are you often accused of being overemotional and too easily upset? If so, you may be a “highly sensitive person,” or HSP.

Living with bipolar disorder often means navigating a complex path to stability and well-being. While medication plays a key role in managing symptoms, thriving with this brain-based disorder involves ...

Spring is synonymous with renewal, romance … and, for some people with bipolar disorder, a return of symptoms. “It’s true that my phones do ring a lot in March,” says Chris Aiken, MD, a psychiatrist ...

Similar to many other health conditions, how bipolar disorder presents among people will vary from one individual to the next, as well as from one stage of life to the next. That said, researchers ...

Discover how these celebrities manage their symptoms — and how these same tools may help you, too. Key Takeaways Celebrities Living With Bipolar Disorder Living with bipolar disorder often means ...

With the barrage of upsetting news these days, mindfulness is an effective antidote to it, especially for those with bipolar disorder. The preoccupation many of us have with national politics is often ...

Not everything important about bipolar disorder shows up during a mood episode. Some of it lives in the symptoms that still make your day harder even when an episode has passed, in childhood adversity ...

Finding out you have bipolar disorder can be really tough and overwhelming, even if you had your suspicions or felt some relief at finally having answers. Getting this diagnosis can bring up a lot of ...

When it comes to a bipolar diagnosis, treatment, and symptom management, we often hear references to the “journey” and “process.” Much like the old saying, “the journey of a thousand miles starts with ...

It helps to remember that triggers and early warning signs aren’t the same thing. Early warning signs can look different for everyone. Some can suggest mania or hypomania, while others may indicate ...

What Are Racing Thoughts in Bipolar Disorder? Thinking difficulties are some of the most impactful symptoms of bipolar disorder. When paying attention, focusing, or concentrating requires significant ...

If you go into my mom’s garage, you might see a bag full of dishes and clothes. Another bag may hold noodles, rice, and a few cans of food. You may even see a tub filled with jewelry supplies and ...