Editor’s note: Navigating a severe mental health diagnosis is rarely a solitary journey; it’s a complex, shared reality for the person living with the condition and those who love them. In this dual ...

While anger isn’t an “officially recognized” symptom of bipolar disorder, irritability—which is common with dramatic mood shifts—can lead to angry outbursts and explosions with devastating effects.

Based on my life experiences living alongside a serious and persistent mental health condition like bipolar disorder, I find the concept of “recovery” tricky and elusive. It’s something we all desire ...