Someone who presents with narcissistic personality traits can be difficult to distinguish from someone who is experiencing mild to moderate hypomania (bipolar mood elevation less acute than full mania ...

My intention in writing these posts is to share the experiences that I went through with my son, starting with the first manifestation of his illness and our journey through numerous subsequent ...

With the right support, love can grow even through mood episodes and misunderstanding. These are the truths I carry forward. I have been in love many times throughout my life and have had a number of ...

Reading memoirs and nonfiction about bipolar disorder helps connect with those living with this brain-based condition, whether you have it or love someone who does. When it comes to bipolar disorder, ...

Avoidant personality disorder is characterized by the avoidance of social situations or interactions that may involve criticism, rejection, and humiliation. This can lead to challenges within ...

This transcript has been edited for clarity. For more episodes, download the Medscape app or subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast provider. Let me introduce ...

Carson Pierse, 32, from Bentonville, Arkansas, has lived with bipolar disorder—a condition that causes intense mood and energy shifts—her entire life, even though she wasn’t officially diagnosed until ...