In this video I explain what a mood tracker is, what it includes, and why it is used.

When it comes to monitoring and managing mood symptoms, sleep is both an anchor and an indicator because…

It is possible to have a relationship that includes boundaries when your loved one is living with bipolar disorder. Some considerations for boundaries are…

The difference between mania and hypomania can be confusing because they share most of the same symptoms; however, there are key differences.

I define Bipolar II, how it differs from the other types of bipolar disorders, what it looks like, and how to obtain a diagnosis.

An individual in their life may have seen this anger and is having a difficult time seeing them in any other light.

There can be multiple reasons why an individual might be having difficulty sleeping. Consider reflecting on these possible psychological factors…

The ability to be highly productive can feel like an asset in bipolar disorder. It can be easy to complete many tasks or produce a lot of work at the beginning of a manic or hypomanic episode.

When an individual is in a depressive, manic, or hypomanic episode, there’s a pull to go with the emotions they’re experiencing, which then leads their actions to be guided by these emotions.

Although sex is in the name, and some individuals might experience an increase in sexual activity, hypersexuality is not limited to sex.

Loved ones of individuals living with mental illness are valuable because they have experiences with the individual, observations of the individual, and information about the…

Part of living with bipolar disorder is that there will be a return of an episode. Bipolar disorder is treatable and manageable, which can lead to catching episodes before they increase in severity.

Triggers are people, things, situations, events, or changes that can lead an individual living with bipolar disorder to experience the return of an episode. An important thing to remember is that…

Impulsivity is a quick action or behavior driven by an in-the-moment need, urge, or desire. The best preparation includes…

Managing the symptoms of depression and bipolar disorder is difficult. Oftentimes, the small successes are not small at all because it takes a lot of effort and each success paves the way for overall good mental health.

Your natural reaction and pull will be to go with the feeling of tiredness and lack of energy by laying down, taking a nap, or watching Netflix. By doing so, your depression symptoms can increase, or…

Bipolar disorders occur along a spectrum which is based on specific criteria. The criteria for each type of bipolar disorder are…

The word bipolar gets misused when the word is used to describe a person who has experienced a mood swing. There are differences between a mood swing and bipolar disorder.

In this video I discuss post episode guilt. This is when someone who is living with bipolar disorder experiences guilt after a manic or hypomanic episode, which is usually due to what they said or did during an episode.

A common thought and concern most individuals living with Bipolar Disorder have is, “Do I have to give up everything?” This can be influenced by many things, including but not limited to…