I have to laugh at the dramatic title that came to mind as I contemplated this post. As someone living with bipolar disorder, it’s something my depressed mind would insist upon, thinking: Of course ...

Bipolar disorder research looks at teen mindfulness therapy, anxiety, and treatment response, plus lifestyle habits that may ...

Trigger warning: this article contains a clinical discussion of suicide, which may be triggering to some readers. Living with bipolar disorder is challenging, and the first hurdle is getting a correct ...

Physical boundaries are easy to see — and understand. A neighbor’s fence delineates a property line; walls in a house separate rooms. Personal boundaries are more subtle, but they’re just as real and ...

Healthy boundaries support steadier moods by protecting routines, rest, and emotional energy. “No.” Within this tiny word lives a world of possibilities. But like so many people, especially women, ...

New research looks at mindfulness therapy, anxiety, and daily habits — and what they may mean for bipolar care. Key Takeaways When bipolar disorder enters your life, you become part of a community ...

Managing medications for a chronic condition like bipolar disorder often involves adjustments over several years. It’s common to take medications from several different classes to maintain stability.

Are you bothered by sounds and smells that don’t annoy the people around you? Are you often accused of being overemotional and too easily upset? If so, you may be a “highly sensitive person,” or HSP.

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. This condition involves an ...

When Lynn was younger, she realized she sometimes heard things at work that no one else could. It was all so unsettling: a rattle in the overhead air-conditioning unit, a cricket down the hall, cars ...

The coming of spring and summer reenergizes all the senses. The warm sun, the beauty of nature, the smell of flowers, the sound of a soft breeze through the willows — it is all so stimulating and so ...

Learn the difference between narcissistic traits in bipolar disorder and NPD, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.