bipolar disorder
Do I Have Bipolar Disorder Quiz & More
Many people wonder at some point: “Do I have bipolar disorder?” Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects mood, energy levels, sleep patterns, and behavior. Some people experience dramatic mood swings, while others live with quieter cycles of depression, hypomania, or bursts of high energy that can be easy to overlook. If you’ve […]
Want Fewer Mood Swings? Start With These 3 Daily Basics
We all know that living with bipolar disorder absolutely sucks. It’s draining and energy-consuming, and it makes you question the purpose of life more often than not. But today isn’t about that. Though there are several other blog posts I’ve written about exactly that, today is for turning surviving into thriving. I’m sharing bipolar disorder […]
Think It’s Bipolar? It Might Be Borderline — Here’s How to Tell
If you’ve ever wondered whether you have bipolar disorder or borderline personality disorder (BPD), you’re not alone. These two mental health conditions share overlapping symptoms — intense mood swings, impulsivity, suicidal thoughts, relationship struggles — and they are frequently confused, even by professionals. But here’s the truth: Getting the diagnosis wrong can delay the right […]
Surprising Hot Takes I Have About Bipolar Disorder
Unpopular opinions, uncomfortable truths, and real talk from lived experience. There’s a version of bipolar disorder that the internet loves. It’s neat. It’s inspirational. It’s often wrapped in soft language and tidy recovery arcs. And then there’s the version people actually live with, the messy, inconvenient, misunderstood, and rarely discussed honestly. This article is not […]
How To Make A Bipolar Disorder Routine That Actually Helps
If you live with bipolar disorder, you’ve probably heard it a hundred times: “You just need a better routine.” But what no one tells you is that most routines are designed for neurotypical brains, not for mood disorders that affect energy, sleep, motivation, and executive functioning. A bipolar disorder routine shouldn’t feel punishing, overwhelming, or […]
January Survival Tips for Bipolar Moms (Because This Month Is No Joke)
January can be one of the hardest months for bipolar moms. The holidays are over, routines are disrupted, daylight is scarce, and expectations to “reset” are everywhere — all while managing bipolar symptoms and parenting responsibilities. If you’re experiencing bipolar mom depression, exhaustion, or emotional numbness in January, you’re not failing. You’re responding to a […]
How to Create a Daily Routine for Bipolar Disorder That Lasts
A daily routine for bipolar disorder isn’t about forcing productivity or controlling every hour of your day. It’s about creating predictable rhythms that help regulate mood, energy, and the nervous system—especially when your brain feels anything but predictable. For many people living with bipolar disorder, routine is one of the most effective non-medical tools for […]
Routine Isn’t Optional When You Have Bipolar — It’s Survival
For many people, routine feels optional but for those of us living with bipolar disorder, routine can be the foundation of stability. Without it, every day life becomes hard to manage. When that foundation cracks — after the holidays, during illness, travel, burnout, or major life changes — symptoms can escalate fast. This isn’t a […]
Why January Is So Hard For People With Bipolar Disorder
January doesn’t usually arrive with fireworks or chaos. Unlike December which arrives with a sleigh pulled by reindeer, January is different. It’s bitter, cold and completely unwelcoming.It arrives quietly. It arrives almost without you even knowing. Until it’s right there in front of you. And you’ve nothing left to ponder than how will you once […]
Bipolar Podcasts That Actually Help (Not Just Inspire)
When you live with bipolar disorder, inspiration alone isn’t always enough. Sure it’s nice to hear inspirational stories, but sometimes it’s nice to hear other peoples struggle. How they coped, what they did, what worked, what didn’t, etc. What actually helps are honest conversations, practical coping tools, and voices that truly understand the highs, lows, […]