If you’re a boxing fan, you know Tyson Fury, aka “The Gypsy King,” a former world heavyweight champion whose public story includes more than his achievements in the ring. Fury has openly discussed his ...

Allow me to make a mess. Then I’ll try to clean it up. The mess: There are no clear lines between rapid cycling and non-rapid-cycling bipolar. There are no lines between rapid cycling and “ultradian” ...

When bipolar depression takes hold, it can feel like carrying an invisible weight that pins you to your bed. You’re not just tired. You’re relentlessly exhausted. The idea of getting “up and at ‘em” ...

I’ve learned many “dos and don’ts” for living with bipolar 1 disorder since my diagnosis nearly 30 years ago. It has taken me a lifetime, but I feel that I’ve perfected the art of self-care. That is, ...

We hear it from our therapists like a broken record: For successful mood management with bipolar disorder, consistent and adequate sleep is essential. The usual tips are to maintain a consistent sleep ...

Oversleeping with bipolar disorder is not laziness. It may be hypersomnia, a sleep symptom that can affect mood, energy, and daily life. Key Takeaways When bipolar depression takes hold, it can feel ...

When you’re stressed, anxiety can increase, and if you also have bipolar symptoms, everything can feel even more intense. Your mood might change, your appetite could shift, and it may be tough to ...

I’ve faced the more familiar facets of bipolar — unpredictable mood swings, medication side effects, irregular sleep patterns — for decades. However, I’ve discovered some difficult dilemmas that often ...

Hypomania — and even mania — has a certain allure, including increased energy, productivity, and excitement, especially after emerging from bipolar depression. Although the thought of “giving up” ...

Explaining invisible symptoms can be hard. Use simple terms and scripts to bridge the gap with family and friends. Explaining bipolar disorder to our friends and family is rarely easy, especially when ...

An incessant stream of repetitive thoughts typically badgers Christine E. when she’s alone, or at night — when she doesn’t have someone or something to distract her. The rumination happens most when ...

New studies on prescriptions that may reduce hospitalizations, how meds impact thinking, and the state of wearables for mood episode detection. Key Takeaways Like the rest of us, researchers studying ...