If standard treatments haven’t worked, don’t lose hope. Discover what treatment-resistant bipolar disorder means and new paths to try.

Please note: Suicide is discussed in the content below. Reader discretion is advised. In her insightful review of the documentary Roadrunner, author Jessica Lynn eloquently captures the shock and ...

Candace was diagnosed with bipolar disorder when she was 23. With its irrational highs and soul-wrenching lows, the illness threatened to steal everything she cared about: her relationship with her ...

Based on a true story the film follows the journey of caring for a teenage son with bipolar disorder, the difficulties with diagnosis, (finding out what was ‘wrong’ with him), and the impact on him ...

Many aspects of thinking and memory remain strong when you’re living with bipolar disorder. Creativity, problem-solving skills, and resilience often shine through — and your unique perspective can ...

“It’s not me, it’s your illness.” Philanthropist Doris Buffett needed that insight to get past her mother’s hurtful behavior. Doris Buffett remembers approaching each morning with caution as a child, ...

Mary Forsberg Weiland is known as a successful model and the ex-wife of Scott Weiland, former front man of Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver. Yet in 2007, the beautiful brunette made headlines ...

A friend once asked me, “Julie, why don’t you write a book about bipolar disorder and relationships?” “I already did that with my first book for couples where one person has bipolar,” I replied. “I ...

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On paper, rapid cycling means having four or more distinct episodes in a year. In real life, my mood changes much faster — what’s called ultradian cycling — with shifts that can happen within a day.

Cass M. has always been in love with sleep. “I can easily snooze until 11 a.m. or noon,” says the Virginia woman. “I’m always ready for a nap.” Unfortunately, waking up for school or work has always ...

Ann R. knows that, even on her best days, it can be difficult to deal with the noise and chaos that comes with having a six-year-old and four-year-old twins. When she’s pulled down by bipolar ...