Find out how breaking life into manageable steps can help you cope with the challenges of bipolar mood episodes and rebuild resilience. During a particularly challenging time in my twenties, I stumbled upon a wonderful analogy for how we must move through the difficult times in our lives: “stone to stone,” exactly the way you...

When my work stress started exacerbating my bipolar, I needed to make big changes for mood stability and quality of life. I have found that stress at work manifests in numerous ways, including physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms. It took me a while to accept, but there is a definite link between the symptoms of...

Starting antipsychotics for bipolar disorder seemed simple, but I discovered these medications come with unexpected challenges — and benefits. The day I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, I was prescribed an antipsychotic. Over time, this turned into a regimen of two different antipsychotics, along with mood stabilizers and antidepressants. When I first started taking antipsychotics,...

Revealing your bipolar diagnosis to a romantic partner is a deeply personal decision. Here’s how to approach the conversation with care and confidence. Starting a new romantic relationship is often an exciting time — experiencing new feelings, broadening your horizons, and learning about each other is often thrilling. Then there are the exciting dates, the...

Are people with bipolar always responsible for their behaviors when in a state of mania, depression, or psychosis? Living with bipolar disorder is extremely difficult, especially when I watch the news or read online articles that leave me feeling irritable. Lately, I’ve been feeling disillusioned with the world — particularly with how the media often...