Awareness

Bipolar Hypomania: Understanding This Dangerous State

Bipolar hypomania is a dangerous state to live in, indicating instability and potentially a transition towards mania or depression.

What’s the Difference Between Manic Depression and Bipolar?

Bipolar and manic depression are used interchangeably at times, but in reality, manic depression is a completely outdated term.

Recognizing the Symptoms of Bipolar for Proper Treatment

The symptoms of bipolar depend on the type of bipolar disorder a person has. Here are some bipolar symptoms to be aware of in yourself or a loved one.

Understanding What Bipolar Is (and Isn’t)

What is bipolar disorder? Bipolar is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and behavior.

3 Important Lessons Bipolar Can Teach You About Yourself

What does it mean to be bipolar? 'Bipolar has taught me resiliency, ambitiousness, and self-love.' Andrew describes what it means to be bipolar.

Can Marijuana Help or Worsen Bipolar Symptoms?

Does cannabis help or hinder people with bipolar disorder? Research regarding marijuana and bipolar disorder has some surprising results.

Emotions, Food and Bipolar Disorder: Is There a Connection?

Is there a clear line connecting binge eating, impulsive eating, or emotional eating and bipolar disorder? Studies suggest there may be a connection.

Bipolar 1 Versus Bipolar 2: What’s the Difference?

A diagnosis of bipolar disorder can be further broken down various types, such as bipolar 1 versus bipolar 2. Learn the difference here.

The Importance of Being Open With Bipolar

Finding a way to talk about bipolar disorder will allow you to inform loved ones about your symptoms, and allow others to better understand your condition.

What It’s Like Dealing With Bipolar Paranoia

"Being paranoid was extremely lonely and I felt totally isolated and detached from others." Fliss shares her experience with bipolar paranoia.