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

A diagnosis of tardive dyskinesia means learning to expect the unexpected, accepting what you can’t control, and working skillfully within those parameters. As the National Institute of Neurological ...

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 ...

Living with bipolar disorder often means facing a mind that doesn’t always feel like your own. When psychosis takes hold, even familiar faces and places can twist into something unrecognizable, ...

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 ...

It’s a painful and confusing experience: One day, you’re planning a future with someone who feels like your soulmate, and the next, they have vanished without a trace. In the world of modern dating, ...

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 ...

Experiencing a panic attack for the first time is one of the most terrifying moments you can face. It feels like you’re going to die. It’s all but impossible to breathe. There is chest pain, a ...

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 ...

Deciding when to disclose your bipolar diagnosis is personal, but being open can help build a stronger connection. Key Takeaways _____ Finding a partner who understands and supports your journey is a ...

Akathisia and tardive dyskinesia are neurological movement disorders that can develop as side effects of certain dopamine-blocking medications, particularly antipsychotics. Because both can involve ...