Dark therapy uses darkness and blue-blocking lenses to reset circadian rhythms and support mood stability in bipolar disorder ...

Energy drinks may raise mania risk and disrupt sleep. Learn how caffeine and sugar affect stability in bipolar disorder.

If Terry L. had to give herself a diagnosis, it would be “what I call POPD — pissed-off personality disorder,” she says. Even though the Kansas resident has learned numerous coping skills to help ...

Having lived with bipolar disorder for a number of decades, I know what it’s like to be without hope. I recall many days when I was consumed with an overwhelming sense of dread and fear of the future, ...

Whether it’s the sound of birds chirping, a grating, louder-than-ever garbage truck, or even someone chewing, noise sensitivity is very real — particularly if you’re on the bipolar spectrum. Some ...

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.

I whined to my mom about how difficult middle age seems to be: the angst, never-ending worry, deep regrets, fears for the future, and my obnoxiously changing body’s aches and pains. She chuckled ...

Understanding what fuels your anger and using calm-building strategies can help you manage bipolar disorder more effectively. Anger is a complex human emotion that most people experience at varying ...

Mood shifts come with the territory of bipolar disorder. But sometimes, you can sense them before they fully arrive. Whether it’s an upswing into mania or a downturn into depression — which can show ...

Complementary and integrative therapies can be beneficial for those with bipolar disorder — as long as they are an addition to your treatment plan, not a substitution for it. For someone with bipolar ...

Actor, writer, director, and acclaimed stand-up comic Cameron Esposito has never been one to shy away from hard truths. But in Four Pills — a new comedy special written and directed by Esposito, now ...