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From ‘sickness’ to ‘stability,’ the way we talk about bipolar disorder can shape how others see us — and how we see ourselves.
If you’ve ever searched for natural ways to support your mood stability, chances are you’ve come across omega-3 fatty acids. Found in fatty fish, flaxseeds, and supplements, these healthy fats are ...
If you’ve noticed problems with memory or other cognitive functions, know that you’re not alone. In fact, you might be among the 40 – 60 percent of individuals with bipolar disorder who experience ...
If only life came with a reset button. One push and voilà: Relationships unraveled by the behaviors of bipolar disorder would knit themselves back together. Of course, it’s not that easy to mend ...
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 ...
Some of history’s greatest profiles include people who also lived with the hallmarks of bipolar disorder — impulsivity, creative thinking, deep emotions, sustained periods of high energy, and deep ...
When pleasurable pastimes like shopping, gaming, or social media cross the line from enjoyable to excessive, it may be time to tame your bipolar-related overindulgences. Going on a shopping spree.
Our springtime return to our beloved Colorado after 17 years happened quickly, though we had been planning it in our hearts for some time. It all came down to my husband landing a solid job in our ...
From disrupted sleep to longer days, spring once triggered my mood episodes. Here’s how I manage bipolar symptoms today by maintaining daily habits. More light. More possibilities. Who doesn’t get ...
Between celebrities opening up about their bipolar disorder, more accurate representations of bipolar in the media, and greater open dialogue about mental health in general, some might say that the ...
My husband, Frank, lives for adventure. When he’s driving our giant 4×4 hunting rig — a lifted Ford Excursion on nearly four-foot tall tires — he doesn’t hesitate to steer us sideways along a steep ...