From small-town girl to pop supernova, this queer singer-songwriter tops the charts and gives back, all while living with ...

For all the emphasis we put on maintaining healthy boundaries in relationships, there is a surprising amount of confusion about what personal boundaries really are, how to create them, and how to ...

For college students, sticking to a sleep schedule is a challenge — and even more so when you add bipolar disorder to the mix ...

Our award-winning bpHope Blog is a collection of posts written with heartfelt honesty by a group of bloggers from around the world, with each providing their own unique perspectives on living with ...

There’s no greater find in life than a friend. While making and maintaining friendships can be stressful, even overwhelming, for those of us with bipolar disorder — and for our companions — supportive ...

Then stress kicks in, and stress triggers my anxiety. That makes things worse. If I go more than a couple of days without getting enough sleep, I end up on the couch, just spending the day trying to ...

Q: I’m writing to you for advice on a terrible situation. I met the most amazing guy. It was love at first sight for both of us. We have so much in common. After about six weeks together, we both said ...

In 2013, fed up with weight gain as a side effect, I decided to stop taking a key medication to treat my bipolar disorder. I notified my psychiatrist, and she tried to find me a replacement. But ...

When the holidays feel complicated and emotionally taxing, simplifying plans and expectations can reduce anxiety, especially if you have bipolar disorder. As a working mom, simplifying the holiday ...

The quest for the right bipolar medication is complex, often requiring patience through trial and error, yet it’s a crucial step toward stabilizing symptoms and enhancing overall well-being. Many ...

I always knew there was something “wrong,” but I didn’t know what it was. I couldn’t figure out why I kept destroying myself — and everything around me. My undiagnosed mood disorder wreaked havoc on ...