Category: bipolar-disorder

Bipolar disorder — a mental health condition characterized by periods of extreme highs (mania) and deep lows (depression) —  affects 2.8 percent of U.S. adults. While marginalized racial and ethnic communities, such as Black and Hispanic-Latinx people, are no less likely to experience bipolar disorder than white people, research shows that these communities are not… Continue reading Racial Disparities in Bipolar Disorder

Due to rampant myths and misconceptions that scare people away, living with bipolar disorder can be very isolating. That’s why showing up for a friend or relative with this condition can really help them live their best and healthiest life. “When someone diagnosed with bipolar disorder has the support of family or friends, it can… Continue reading 5 Ways to Support Someone With Bipolar Disorder

While the holidays are a time of celebration for many, they can trigger stress and overstimulation for people with bipolar disorder , a mental health condition that causes extreme mood episodes of mania (abnormal happiness or irritability) and depression (deep sadness) lasting days to weeks at a time. As many as 64 percent of people… Continue reading How to Cope With Bipolar Disorder During the Holidays

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects millions of people in the United States. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), an estimated 4.4 percent of American adults experience bipolar disorder at some point. There are several types of bipolar disorder, which are characterized as having extreme shifts in mood, energy,… Continue reading 7 Triggers That Can Lead to a Bipolar Episode

Sandra Rosenthal, PhD, began experiencing racing thoughts, sleepless nights, unbridled energy, and emotional turmoil several decades ago. Ultimately, her symptoms led to an episode of psychosis, a hospitalization, and, finally, after five years, a diagnosis — bipolar disorder, a mental health condition that causes extreme shifts in mood, alternating between unusually elated, energetic, or irritable… Continue reading Spring Mania: What It Is, and How to Manage It

Setting up a care plan for a mental health condition such as bipolar 1 disorder can be challenging. And sometimes, despite the best intentions, it can be hard to follow that plan exactly. Part of the reason is because the manic episodes — periods of high energy, activity, and risky behavior that last at least… Continue reading Things That Sabotage Bipolar 1 Disorder Treatment

Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health condition that many people have heard about but don’t fully understand. Individuals with bipolar disorder experience mood episodes, or intense emotional states lasting several days or weeks. These episodes can be manic (abnormally happy, irritable, or energetic), hypomanic (a less severe form of mania), or depressive (deeply sad),… Continue reading 7 Myths and Facts About Bipolar Disorder

It’s no secret that eating unhealthy foods can lead to a host of ailments. But a lesser-known effect of a poor diet, according to research, is that it can contribute to bipolar mood episodes. And while there is no specific diet recommended for bipolar disorder, certain food choices may help manage manic episodes. Moreover, individuals with bipolar disorder have a high… Continue reading 5 Foods to Avoid if You Have Bipolar Disorder

The first step to managing bipolar 1 disorder is getting diagnosed — something that can be easier said than done. People who have bipolar 1 experience extreme mood episodes that swing between elation or irritability and depression, but usually don’t think those euphoric feelings are a problem, which can hinder their (or their doctor’s) ability to… Continue reading The 7 Most Effective Ways to Manage Bipolar 1 Disorder

Tiffany Romito, 37, and her husband Mike, 41, were looking forward to hosting a party on Christmas Day for their friends and family this past year. But as their four kids were unwrapping their last gifts on Christmas morning, Tiffany — who has bipolar disorder — started to get anxious about the mess the wrapping… Continue reading Bipolar Disorder: 8 Relationship Tips for Married Couples