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 ...

For years, Carol’s diet revolved around a single ingredient: refined sugar. “Whenever I felt anxious or depressed from my bipolar, I reached for candy bars, desserts, baked goods — anything that had ...

“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 ...

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

Lethargy and bone-deep fatigue are much more than ordinary tiredness. This kind of exhaustion can make a regular day feel unusually demanding. You might wake up after a full night’s sleep already ...

I have noticed a connection between my bipolar depression and isolation. One of the main problems I face during depressive episodes is withdrawing from life and isolating myself from everyone. During ...

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 ...

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.