The bipolar spectrum is wide — and where you fall on it can impact your treatment. Dr. Jim Phelps explains why the labels don’t always fit.

Julie A. Fast is the author of the bestselling mental health books Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder, Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder: Understanding and Helping Your Partner, Getting It Done When ...

I had a German Shepherd named Gunner. He was with me right after my divorce and my kids were young, 3 1/2 and 5. I had an extremely difficult time adjusting to them being with their dad 50% of the ...

Julie A. Fast is the author of the bestselling mental health books Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder, Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder: Understanding and Helping Your Partner, Getting It Done When ...

Great advice. While the medications can be lifelong, I have only taken the occasional Ativan for anxiety the last six years. I was diagnosed with Bipolar in 2007 at age 43, after trying various ...

Stephen Propst (1963–2022) was one of bp Magazine’s original and most popular columnists, from 2005 through 2021.He had a loyal following of magazine readers who depended on and were inspired by his ...

Before diving into the heart of this blog, I want to share what it’s been like during some particularly challenging months with bipolar disorder. At one point, I found myself in a heavy depression ...

Stephanie Stephens, M.A is an 18-year journalist and content producer, specializing in health and healthcare, investigations, celebrities, pets, lifestyle, and business. She writes for magazines and ...

Natalia Lusinski is an editor and writer for bpHope and a wellness and lifestyle writer and editor, covering everything from health to travel to personal finance topics. Her work can be seen in ...

Supermommy: As far as finding a good psychiatrist, congratulations on finding one who works well with you! Reporting infractions of professional ethics or the HIPAA laws, if s/he has told his/her ...

Alan Lantieri is an award-winning author known for his books, Dancing on the Edge, A Personal and Visual Odyssey Through Manic Depression, and Divine Restoration, Life After Manic Depression. After ...

With bipolar, I often felt upset, angry, and defensive. When I discovered how to maintain my internal peace, I learned to control myself and my emotional reactions. Have you heard the saying, “Never ...