Hope R. dated several men after she was diagnosed with bipolar 2 disorder in 2004, but none of the relationships lasted long enough to make her mental health an issue. When she developed feelings for ...

If you’ve noticed uncontrollable, repetitive movements in your body, you might be dealing with tardive dyskinesia or another tardive disorder. This neurological condition develops after long-term use ...

If you’re dealing with hypersexuality as a part of your bipolar disorder, you’re likely no stranger to an unusually relentless focus on sexual thoughts. It’s not uncommon for many to engage in casual ...

Hiding my emotions landed me in the hospital. To heal, I had to learn how to overcome masculine expectations and face my mental health head-on. Growing up in a rural town in Bertie County, North ...

Living with bipolar disorder often comes with external struggles, such as stigma and myths about the illness. For example, common misconceptions include that euphoric mania is “fun,” bipolar can be ...

As a friend of someone living with bipolar disorder, you can offer valuable support by staying alert to the signs of both ...

Irritability is a common symptom of bipolar disorder, but how can you manage it when it strains your relationships with ...

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.

For women with bipolar, menopause can bring extra challenges. Here’s what to know and how to manage both during this life ...

Bipolar disorder affects everyone differently, and the severity of symptoms can vary just as much. Your experience with depressive, manic, or hypomanic episodes might not look like someone else’s, and ...