How Bipolar II Affects My Dating Life

How Bipolar II Affects My Dating Life

Dating can be tricky enough, and it got trickier for me after I found out I had bipolar type II ....

By Amanda PhillipsJuly 6, 2026
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How Bipolar Disorder Changes Family and Friend Relationships

How Bipolar Disorder Changes Family and Friend Relationships

Bipolar disorder doesn't just affect the person who receives the diagnosis. Over time, it can change your relationships with family and friends ....

By Emily MendezJune 22, 2026
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My Early Symptoms of Hypomania

My Early Symptoms of Hypomania

When I discovered I had a mental illness in 2009, my initial diagnosis was major depressive disorder. I was a 19-year-old college sophomore ....

By Amanda PhillipsJune 15, 2026
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Traveling With Bipolar Disorder: How It Taught Me the Difference Between Freedom and Escape

Traveling With Bipolar Disorder: How It Taught Me the Difference Between Freedom and Escape

I thought my urge to constantly move meant I was adventurous. After being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, I started to realize something more complicated ...

By Lyle BuladoJune 1, 2026
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 Bipolar Type II: My Diagnosis Story

Bipolar Type II: My Diagnosis Story

For years, I thought I “just” had depression. Then new symptoms started ....

By Amanda PhillipsMay 26, 2026
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When You Have Bipolar Disorder, Asking for Help Can Be Hard

When You Have Bipolar Disorder, Asking for Help Can Be Hard

Bipolar disorder can feel unpredictable. During periods of mania, you may clean at 3 a.m. or feel full of energy ...

By Emily MendezMay 11, 2026
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