A Great Way of Letting Them Know You Care
Are you unsure what to say when it seems someone you care about is going through a rough time? There is a... Read More
Bipolar and in Jail? How to Move Your Court Case to Mental Health Court
For those who are in jail for a behavior related to a bipolar disorder mood swing, mental health court could be a... Read More
Do I Have to Take this Medicine for the Rest of My Life?
Taking medication for bipolar disorder takes commitment. You may find yourself measuring the pros and cons. For me, the benefits outweigh the... Read More
The Challenges of Working While Dealing with Bipolar Disorder
The Challenges of Working While Dealing with Bipolar Disorder Mental illnesses can present challenges to sufferers who employers usually don’t understand. Without... Read More
How Meditation Helped Me Regulate Stress and Anxiety
It’s hard enough for people without bipolar to manage stress and anxiety. The act of meditating can be an enormous help in... Read More
Bright light therapy at midday helped patients with bipolar disorder
Six weeks of light therapy decreased depression, increased daily functioning in patients By Kristin Samuelson Northwestern—CHICAGO, Il., 10-Oct-17—Daily exposure to bright... Read More
Food Fight: 9 Winning Strategies To Help Maintain Your Weight
Does your diet plan match your personal metabolism? As with managing your bipolar disorder, finding a winning strategy to lose weight takes... Read More
Ask the Doctor: Seasonal Affective Disorder and the Dread of Winter’s Depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is not a diagnosis, but a pattern of depression that is typically associated with decreasing hours of daylight... Read More
Love and Bipolar: Real-Life Tips From Four Long-Term Couples
Will love really keep you together? Well … yes. Love PLUS these secrets to a successful, long-term relationship from four couples living... Read More