In schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type, individuals have both bipolar symptoms and distinct psychotic episodes. Since psychosis is a common symptom in bipolar disorder, the right diagnosis can be ...

I used to feel hurt when people invalidated my feelings, crossed my boundaries, and treated me like I didn’t matter. I’ve learned to reframe my experiences and not take things personally anymore. It’s ...

Journaling about our feelings releases emotions, which allows for perspective and helps us to better manage our bipolar mood episodes. Whenever James M. feels stressed, he logs onto his computer and ...

Even in moments of chaos and stress, mindfulness can help you reclaim focus and navigate the demands of bipolar disorder. “Mindful multitasking” may sound like a contradiction in terms, especially if ...

Living with bipolar disorder is extremely difficult, especially when I watch the news or read online articles that leave me feeling irritable. Lately, I’ve been feeling disillusioned with the world — ...

Making even small changes to your lifestyle or wellness plan can feel overwhelming. After all, change rarely happens on its own. The good news is that there are strategies to make this transition ...

Revealing your bipolar diagnosis to a romantic partner is a deeply personal decision. Here’s how to approach the conversation with care and confidence. Starting a new romantic relationship is often an ...

“Would you like a piece of cake?” a coworker asked as she thrust a chocolate square dripping with frosting at me. My response of “No, thank you” was met with a quizzical look. Being able to “Just Say ...

Allow me to set the scene: I’m running late to pick up the kids, and I get stuck at every red light, crosswalk, and stop sign. I arrive at the school where my kindergartener has dropped the entire ...

Being in a relationship with someone — as a spouse, partner, friend, or relative — means sharing a part of your life with them. In a sense, even if only one of you carries a diagnosis, both of you are ...

It almost never fails to happen. When I talk about my experiences with bipolar disorder at one of my book events, someone, usually the mother of a budding artist, will come up afterward, wait until no ...

If your adult child and their bipolar disorder symptoms are taking center stage, then you may be living in a ‘hijacked house.’ It is a bit of a “joke” to talk about how many millennials have moved ...