Bipolar & Acceptance: My Therapist Says the Craziest Things
When dealing with bipolar disorder, the more you choose the act of acceptance, the more chances you have for contentment. I, like... Read More
A rise in depression among teens and young adults could be linked to social media use
A study published Thursday in the Journal of Abnormal Psychology finds the percentage of U.S. teens and young adults reporting mental distress, depression... Read More
Dream Big—but Respect Your Bipolar Diagnosis
You may have to modify your dreams to accommodate bipolar, but you can still dream big and achieve your goals. For a... Read More
Combat Obsessive Thoughts About the Future by Focusing on the Present
Abandonment in his past has led columnist Jasper Benitez to fear the future. Now, he is working to stay focused on the... Read More
Moving Beyond Mindlessness
Being more mindful can boost your self-esteem, lift your spirit and restore hope. Are you locked in by a label: “I’m bipolar”?... Read More
7 Ways To Manage Stress While Also Managing Bipolar
Stress can hit harder when you also deal with bipolar disorder; here are seven ways to cope: #1 Do something relaxing... Read More
Laughing Your Way Through Bipolar Disorder Recovery
Laughter—whether it be genuine or forced—can lift your spirits and help you through your bipolar disorder recovery. For as long... Read More
Bipolar Mania, Hypomania and the Desire to Escape
Knowing the early signs of mania, such as a desire to escape, can help to avoid it spiraling into planning elaborate getaways.... Read More
Just a Few Drinks Can Change How Memories Are Formed
Researchers have found that alcohol hijacks a conserved memory pathway in the brain and changes which versions of genes are made, forming... Read More
Life with Bipolar—Do People Say, “You’re Too Intense?”
When people say ‘You’re too intense,’ they don’t give it a second thought. Why should we internalize other people’s observations? BY Allison Strong... Read More