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Bipolar

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If my mother who has bipolar illness isn't taking her meds what could happen?
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242532 tn?1269550379
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there are all degree's   of bipolar...and many bipolar people go undiagnosed and manage to function without medication.  Although medication is desirable, it  is not always of critical importance, again depending on the kind and degree.
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Your mother could become very unwell.  She could experience highs and lows in mood, etc.
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