How Exercise Can Help You Manage Bipolar Disorder
By Elizabeth Millard, Jun 3, 2026
In addition, exercise calms the stress response and strengthens emotional regulation, says psychiatrist Alex Dimitriu, MD, the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine in California and a medical reviewer for Everyday Health. Exercise serves as a way for the body (including the brain) to practice handling stress, leading to a more efficient stress response over time. “This can improve sleep quality and act as a natural mood stabilizer for those with bipolar disorder,” says Dr. Dimitriu. “It can also be an excellent tool for countering metabolic side effects such as weight gain, which is often associated with mood stabilizers and antipsychotics.”
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