bipolar disorder
Unwrapping the 'Truman Show Delusion,' Where You Believe You're Being Watched by the World
Psychologists say the 2008 film is a common reference point for many people suffering from certain types of delusions.
How Mental Illness Can Lead to Overspending and Poverty
A "frictionless" cash system is creating the perfect shitstorm for people with money trouble. It's making people ill—and it's making ill people poorer.
Gaming In Virtual Reality Could Be the Very Real Death of You
It's no secret that games can kill people. And VR gaming, with its massively increased feeling of immersion, its total shutting out of the real world, could continue these sad stories.
What It’s Like When Your Roommate Has a Psychotic Episode
It really is the worst time to get to know the person you share an apartment with.
What's It Like to Be in a Band When You're Living with Bipolar Disorder?
"When you’re manic," explains Patrick Stickles from Titus Andronicus, "it can be dangerous to have a lot of people respond to it positively."
How Music Helped Me Back from the Edge of Suicide
The bath, where my suicide attempt took place, was the only place I felt comfortable. I would perch my laptop on a chair, and replay the same song until the rest of me reached saturation point.
Why a Blood Test for Bipolar Disorder Hasn’t Come to Market
Can a blood test accurately screen for mental illness?
This Is How One Pot Smoker Learned That Weed Plays a Mysterious Role in Psychosis
Researchers have long suggested that cannabis users who are predisposed to mental disorders are more likely to develop psychosis symptoms. Devan Fuentes found this out the hard way.
Seasonal Affective Disorder: The Fake-Sounding Sadness You Can Supposedly Cure By Looking at a Box
Seasonal Affective Disorder is a fake-sounding disorder with a fake-sounding treatment, but they're real.
The Strange Case of the Oklahoma Woman Who Dismembered a Corpse at a Funeral
This spring, Shaynna Sims was arrested for "unauthorized dissection" and later charged with stealing the dead woman's shoes.
Why You Make Art When You're on Ambien
You're not the only one who turns into Picasso after 10 mg of Ambien.