Author and advocate Dyane Harwood shares her journey of treating postpartum bipolar disorder with a unique vegan ketogenic, ...

Hypersexuality — also referred to as “sex addiction” or “compulsive sexual behavior” — is a common symptom of mania and hypomania in bipolar disorder, yet it is less frequently discussed compared to ...

It’s tough to stay motivated — particularly during a downswing — when living with bipolar disorder. These practical tips can help you kickstart your energy and move closer to your goals. As a ...

At age 29, Julie C. seemed to be at an enviable place in life. She had good friends. She had come out as a lesbian and was comfortable with her sexuality. And she had a fulfilling job that took her to ...

Too often, those of us who live with bipolar disorder give in to our impulses. Whether it’s to drive for miles just to buy that piece of chocolate we suddenly crave, or to follow impulsive urges that ...

It took many years before I finally confronted the reality of what “recovery” — an extended period of bipolar mood stability — actually involved. If I could have gone back in time, I would have ...

There was once a time in my life when I had a problem with bipolar rage. On the days it was triggered, I would feel like a white gauze was covering my face and mind. I would clench my teeth so hard, I ...

My wife recognized it. My friends warned me about it. My psychiatrist was concerned about it. But I didn’t do anything about it, because “it” was me — the happy-go-lucky, hypomanic me that I hadn’t ...

When it comes to living with bipolar disorder, even if we do everything we can to manage it, we could still use support from our loved ones. Of course, being on the supportive side is not always easy.

Since hypersexuality is common in bipolar disorder, there are many people curious as to how I’m able to keep my hypersexual urges in check. While you may want to know how to stop hypersexuality ...