If you’ve ever searched for natural ways to support your mood stability, chances are you’ve come across omega-3 fatty acids. Found in fatty fish, flaxseeds, and supplements, these healthy fats are ...

Getting something stuck in your head — the catchy chorus of a song, a gruesome image from the news — can be annoying for anyone. But annoying can become alarming when intrusive thoughts, worries, or ...

At times, those with bipolar disorder may have a scattered brain, especially during hypomanic or manic episodes. Yet, I’ve found the upsides. I once gave a lecture at the University of Southern ...

I often feel like I’ve stepped back in time when I get really sick. I think, How could this happen again? I’ve worked so hard to get where I am! I remember saying this to my therapist after I ...

Since people with bipolar disorder spend three times as many days depressed as elated, it is the lows more than the highs that cause people to seek help. When my clients are living with bipolar ...

Whether it’s anxiety, rumination, or intense fixations, these strategies — used by real people living with bipolar disorder — can help you find relief. Key Takeaways The Intersection of Obsession and ...

Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and bipolar disorder have some signs and symptoms in common, including mood instability, bursts of energy and restlessness, talkativeness, and ...

Whether it’s anxiety, rumination, or intense fixations, these strategies — used by real people living with bipolar disorder — can help you find relief. Getting something stuck in your head — the ...

If you’ve noticed problems with memory or other cognitive functions, know that you’re not alone. In fact, you might be among the 40 – 60 percent of individuals with bipolar disorder who experience ...

Could ordering a tuna roll-up for lunch or grilling salmon for dinner improve cognition, have less heart disease, and reduce arthritic pain? Maybe so! Evidence shows that eating more fish may improve ...

My husband, Frank, lives for adventure. When he’s driving our giant 4×4 hunting rig — a lifted Ford Excursion on nearly four-foot tall tires — he doesn’t hesitate to steer us sideways along a steep ...

During my time as a bipolar support group facilitator, I began noticing the power of certain words. Over time, it became clear that how someone described their condition often reflected the beliefs ...