Facing the Beast of Bipolar Irritability

By Andrea Paquette 

Of all the mood states of bipolar, irritability really drags me down. I work hard to escape its clutches before it morphs into intense anger and overwhelm.

In my everyday life, I am usually happy and feel that life is pretty good, all things considered. Each of us experiences a variety of moods and feelings, whether or not we have bipolar disorder. However, bipolar can make it difficult to manage emotions.

Sometimes, trying to balance my feel… Read more.