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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

I’ve been writing books about bipolar disorder management since 1998, and my website launched in 2002. So how is it possible that I still deal with so many mood swings? Shouldn’t I be “better” by now?

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.

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 ...

Anna* has not seen much sleep this past year and has been unable to work, since her 14-year-old daughter was diagnosed with bipolar last fall. The single mother continues to navigate the adolescent ...

There’s a very strong human-animal bond with goat companions, as they’re affectionately called. While they can’t curl up on the sofa next to you (unless it’s a small breed like pygmies and Nigerian ...

Recent research has presented a possible link between bipolar disorder and instances of sleep apnea. May 1, 2017, TAINAN, Taiwan—Sleep apnea, or frequent halts in breathing while asleep, has been ...

Being a primary support partner doesn’t have to mean maintaining constant vigilance, anticipating another mood episode. Here’s how to manage this unhealthy—and unnecessary—stress.