Can probiotics help manage bipolar symptoms? Learn what the research says about the gut-brain connection, potential benefits, and safety precautions.

You may be familiar with the Oscar Wilde quote: “To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” My daily struggle with this brain-based disorder intertwines itself with my sense of self and ...

Hypersexuality during manic or hypomanic episodes can put relationships, health, and safety at risk. Because it can lead to impulsive choices, it tends to get a lot of attention. But there’s a quieter ...

In the decades I’ve lived with bipolar, and worked with countless others who do, I’ve found that during mood episodes, friends and family are more prone to back away from our lives. Similarly, we may ...

Both anxiety and mania or hypomania are common in bipolar disorder. Their overlapping symptoms — like racing thoughts, restlessness, irritability, and sleep disturbance — can make them hard to tell ...

We recently asked the bpHope community to fill out a short questionnaire about their experiences with antidepressants. The results offer a revealing glimpse into the challenges many of you face. In ...

“It’s easy for me to buy things for others, but hard for me to accept gifts. I really don’t deserve anything.” Or, “It’s not worth it. I just can’t seem to get my act together these days.” Sound ...

After years of struggling, I finally found a way forward. For years, I worked in finance and economics across Europe and Asia, living a life ruled by deadlines, airports, and high performance. Then, ...

You’re pretty much laid up in bed, or at least significantly limited in your capacity to perform daily duties. Your concentration is off, and you’re not expected — nor welcome — at work. It feels like ...

While anger isn’t an “officially recognized” symptom of bipolar disorder, irritability—which is common with dramatic mood shifts—can lead to angry outbursts and explosions with devastating effects.