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Taming Triggers That Can Spark a Bipolar Mood Episode

Post Views: 175,100 Views From stress to perfectionism to poor sleep, our triggers vary — but with awareness and support, we can take back control. Key Takeaways Bipolar triggers can be internal or external, from poor sleep and stress to perfectionism and emotional memories. Tracking moods and daily habits — like sleep, meals, and medications — can help identify personal red flags early. Supportive relationships and open communication play a crucial role in managing triggers and preventing escalation. Creative outlets, routines, and self-awareness strategies like journaling or limiting daily tasks can promote emotional balance. In...

5 Small Lifestyle...

Small lifestyle tweaks can go a long way in supporting mood stability and managing bipolar disorder day to day. Symptoms of bipolar disorder can...

Bipolar Insights: Trauma...

From recent research on trauma to advances in genetics, here are 5 new developments in the world of bipolar disorder. While everyone’s journey with...

The Bipolar Label:...

Living with bipolar disorder and racial bias, I’ve learned to find strength and healing in the labels I choose — and reject the...

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Bruce Springsteen has spent decades turning private pain into powerful music. These songs reveal how his lifelong battle with depression shaped both his...

7 Ways to...

During bipolar mood episodes, cultivating a sense of hope may feel impossible or pointless — at first. Yet science supports building the habit...

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(image: Unsplash- Sam Moghadam) A survey conducted by Cosmetic Surgery Solicitors of over 1,468 respondents highlights a clear gender gap in body image satisfaction. Men are more than...

How to Live...

Your diagnosis is not your identity. These stories show how self-understanding and support can shift your sense of self. Dana K. remembers the “aha...

Bipolar Symptoms: What...

Giving names to my moods helps me make sense of bipolar disorder — and reminds me I’m more than my diagnosis. To handle my...