When bipolar depression makes everything feel impossible, here’s how I use positive reframing to move forward.

Finding the care you need for bipolar disorder can feel daunting. For many, the journey is filled with long wait times, high costs, and a frustrating lack of specialists. If you or a loved one is ...

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 ...

Clutter can lead to stress, anxiety, and depression, especially for those with bipolar disorder. While decluttering can be difficult, certain strategies can help. What’s happening around you affects ...

In a previous blog, ‘6 Things I Didn’t Realize About Taking Antipsychotics’, I wrote about some of the impacts that taking antipsychotics can have on your life. But I don’t just take antipsychotics ...

Sound sleep in our busy society can be an elusive dream with profound implications for the way we live. Startling statistics gathered over the past decade show that Americans are sleeping less than ...

Experiencing a panic attack for the first time is one of the most terrifying experiences of one’s life. It feels like you’re going to die. It’s all but impossible to breathe. There are chest pain and ...

After my bipolar 1 diagnosis in late 2008, I felt broken. But the process of crafting and modifying a series of habits around taking better care of myself helped save my life. Central to the success ...

It took me a long time to figure out what it feels like to be well. I’ve certainly had periods of wellness since I was diagnosed in 1995, but I wouldn’t call them long-lasting. These moments were like ...

Bipolar disorder disrupts sleep patterns, and sleep challenges worsen bipolar symptoms. Prioritizing better rest can help stabilize mood. Sound sleep in our busy society can be an elusive dream with ...

Over the years, I have made all the resolutions: Lose weight, quit coffee, quit social media, post on social media daily and become an Instagram maven, become a Martha-Stewart-level housekeeper, write ...