Obsessive Focus in Bipolar Disorder

In speaking with people who have bipolar disorder, I've found that a fair proportion have one of the same character traits I do - getting so wrapped up in an activity that it starts taking up more and more time - time that should be spent fulfilling responsibilities.  

5 Rules for Bipolar Relationships

Valentine's Day falls in February.  As we all know, living in a loving relationship poses considerable challenges.  Add bipolar to the mix and the degree of difficulty suddenly gets a lot more difficult. 

Anatomy of an Epidemic: Relevant or Not?

Perhaps you have read Robert Whitaker's 2010 "Anatomy of an Epidemic."  I have given considerable attention to the book on my personal blog, "Knowledge is Necessity," but I have only made passing reference to it here, which I will explain later..

Bipolar Experiences

What I know and Don't Know About Bipolar 2 - From Experience

Everyone who has bipolar disorder has their own specific problems.  And while I know quite a lot about bipolar, my personal experience is limited to occasional hypomanic episodes and a ton of depressive episodes.

Marijuana and Bipolar

Marijuana vs Prescription Meds for Bipolar: Time to End the Double Standard?

Last week, I posted, Marijuana for Bipolar: Treatment or Self-Medication?, which took its lead from MerelyMe's piece on marijuana for treating anxiety.  This post is a response to your responses...