The world of creativity often shines a light on the vibrant yet challenging lives of artists, illustrating the deep connection between creativity and mental health. With their public platforms, ...
From small-town girl to pop supernova, this queer singer-songwriter tops the charts and gives back, all while living with bipolar disorder. Editor’s Note: Since this story was originally published in ...
Getting a good night’s sleep can be tough for anyone, but if you live with bipolar disorder, you know that disrupted sleep isn’t just frustrating — it can seriously impact your mood and stability.
Medication, therapy, mindfulness, and more: Discover how these celebrities manage their bipolar disorder symptoms — and how these same tools may help you, too. Living with bipolar disorder often means ...
I’ve always been a bit of a worrier. But when I was 23, my anxiety took an unexpected turn with the deep-seated fears of hypochondria (also called illness anxiety disorder). It all started with a tiny ...
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 ...
“It’s easy for me to buy things for others, but hard for me to accept gifts. I really don’t deserve anything.” Or, “It’s not worth it. I just can’t seem to get my act together these days.” Sound ...
“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 ...
Tardive dyskinesia is a drug-induced neurological disorder characterized by involuntary movements of the face and body. The condition develops as a side effect of long-term use of antipsychotics and ...
Family, friends, and doctors might not always recognize the extent of our thinking challenges. Enhancing our self-awareness is crucial to ensure our treatment plans effectively tackle these cognitive ...
Could ordering a tuna roll-up for lunch or grilling salmon for dinner improve cognition, have less heart disease, and reduce arthritic pain? Maybe so! Evidence shows that eating more fish may improve ...
Self-management empowers you to take control of bipolar symptoms by improving unhelpful thought patterns, refining lifestyle habits, and taking steps to stabilize your mood. From psychiatrists and ...