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Like many other conditions, bipolar disorder is not one-size-fits-all—though, in general, the mental illness causes unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, and behavior, it does so to various extents, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). In the most general terms, bipolar disease involves "mood episodes"—manic, depressive, …

Like many other conditions, bipolar disorder is not one-size-fits-all—though, in general, the mental illness causes unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, and behavior, it does so to various extents, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). In the most general terms, bipolar disease involves "mood episodes"—manic, depressive, …

Experiencing emotional highs and lows are part of the typical human experience—for the most part, we're all on the same emotional rollercoaster throughout life. For many people, those moods are manageable; but for some people, mood fluctuations are far too extreme and can significantly disrupt their daily lives. More serious …

Experiencing emotional highs and lows are part of the typical human experience—for the most part, we're all on the same emotional rollercoaster throughout life. For many people, those moods are manageable; but for some people, mood fluctuations are far too extreme and can significantly disrupt their daily lives. More serious …

When I was 26, my college sweetheart and I were happily married, and I had a successful career as a recruiter. Yet during one stressful week, I only slept three hours and began exhibiting signs of mania, talking very fast and not connecting my thoughts. I was also having hallucinations. A …

When I was 26, my college sweetheart and I were happily married, and I had a successful career as a recruiter. Yet during one stressful week, I only slept three hours and began exhibiting signs of mania, talking very fast and not connecting my thoughts. I was also having hallucinations. A …

This article is part of Health's new series, Life Interrupted: Living With an Invisible Illness. Each month, one women will share what it's like to appear healthy on the outside while navigating daily life with a serious physical or mental health condition. I have had a long battle with my mental health. Ever since I can remember, …

This article is part of Health's new series, Life Interrupted: Living With an Invisible Illness. Each month, one women will share what it's like to appear healthy on the outside while navigating daily life with a serious physical or mental health condition. I have had a long battle with my mental health. Ever since I can remember, …

Singer Bebe Rexha took to Twitter last night to reveal that she has bipolar disorder. Rexha shared her diagnosis in a series of Tweets explaining her struggle with the mental illness and why it often made it hard for her to work. "I didn't understand why I felt so sick," …

Singer Bebe Rexha took to Twitter last night to reveal that she has bipolar disorder. Rexha shared her diagnosis in a series of Tweets explaining her struggle with the mental illness and why it often made it hard for her to work. "I didn't understand why I felt so sick," …