The world of creativity often shines a light on the vibrant yet challenging lives of artists, illustrating the deep connection between creativity and mental health. With their public platforms, ...

I’ve lived with bipolar disorder for so long that I sometimes forget I have a mental illness. I have a successful job, a loving relationship, and a seemingly fully functioning “normal” life. And while ...

I’ve noticed that, in general, our attitude about — and understanding of — romantic relationships is quite different from our beliefs and expectations surrounding friendships. For instance, we find it ...

From small-town girl to pop supernova, this queer singer-songwriter tops the charts and gives back, all while living with bipolar disorder. Editor’s Note: Since this story was originally published in ...

Bipolar disorder and self-care go hand in hand. Prioritizing your well-being isn’t self-indulgent — it’s essential for stability and health. I have learned many “dos and don’ts” for living with this ...

While anger isn’t an “officially recognized” symptom of bipolar disorder, irritability—which is common with dramatic mood shifts—can lead to angry outbursts and explosions with devastating effects.

It’s hard for me to ask for help — so hard that it almost never happens. Or, at least, not until it’s too late and I’m seething with bipolar anger or completely overwhelmed by exhaustion. Usually, my ...

Mania may feel good in the moment, but afterward, it can leave you feeling full of regret. Romanticizing mania is never a good thing. Mania, in my opinion, has the greatest public relations team in ...

Getting a good night’s sleep can be tough for anyone, but if you live with bipolar disorder, you know that disrupted sleep isn’t just frustrating — it can seriously impact your mood and stability.

One thing we deal with a lot in the area of bipolar disorder is distractibility, which can be one of the symptoms of this condition. That may happen in varying degrees, but if you’re like me, you deal ...

Having a plan for social events is just one way you can avoid feelings of rejection and isolation from oversharing. It is beneficial to talk about our illness sometimes: with family, with peers, with ...