In fact, other findings show that daily exercise can boost your mood and even improve your cognition. Not to mention, breaking a sweat is often free, or nearly so — and fun! It’s easy to find mistaken ...

I went through a rough breakup more than a decade ago. I withdrew from my friends and family, crying constantly. I felt like I’d lost the spark that makes me who I am. During that time, food tasted ...

“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 ...

There’s no question that it’s difficult to get things done when you’re depressed as a result of your bipolar disorder. I’ve certainly had a hard time with this for most of my life. I had plenty of ...

There is profound comfort in knowing you aren’t alone in your struggles. Because life with bipolar disorder brings unique periods of uncertainty, the messages you tell yourself matter. In difficult ...

Motivation is that mysterious force that gets us moving and helps us accomplish what we need — or wish — to get done. A behavioral model known as the Stages of Change Theory helps explain how this ...

Whether you have bipolar disorder or your partner does, the end of a relationship often ushers in dark feelings like abandonment, guilt, and rejection. Even if the relationship was toxic and getting ...

Learn how one person living with bipolar disorder plans ahead for mania, using safeguards that protect safety, finances, and ...

A while back, I received a phone call from someone who wanted to check in on the state of my thoughts. I was having a trying mental health day, and I had phoned this person earlier requesting 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.

From occasional to none at all, people living with bipolar disorder opened up about how drinking affects their mood and daily life. Deciding whether alcohol fits into your life can feel especially ...

The holidays can often be the hardest time of the year for dealing with loneliness and the mood shifts that can accompany it. This year may be the perfect opportunity for a new personal project or ...