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.

Brooke Baron has a BA in English, a minor in philosophy, and a lifelong obsession with language. Although she was born and raised in Alabama, she has been a proud California resident for 10+ years.

Caitlin Flynn is a former associate editor at bpHope. As a journalist, her health articles have been published in outlets including The Seattle Times, HuffPost, Teen Vogue, Glamour, and Refinery29.

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 ...

Tanya Hvilivitzky has spent more than 30 years in the communications field — a career that has included stints as an investigative journalist, managing editor for a lifestyle and wellness magazine, ...

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 ...

Supporting someone with bipolar disorder can be challenging — but there are practical ways to ease stress, strengthen your bond, and help both of you thrive. Getty Images For those of us who live with ...

The connection between bipolar disorder and tardive dyskinesia can be complicated. However, it’s clear that taking preventive measures, keeping a close eye on symptoms, and managing medications ...

JB Burrage is a writer living in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. A Meridian, Mississippi, native, he served in the US Army for over a decade. JB’s battle with depression began before he became a teenager.

Living with bipolar disorder while feeling the world more intensely isn’t easy — but with the right tools and insight, it’s possible to feel more grounded and in control. Getty Images (Stock photo ...

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 ...

Everyday irritations — like traffic or long lines — can snowball into anger, but I’ve learned simple ways to take back control. Getty Images (Stock photo posed by model) Irritability is an ongoing ...