Bipolar Disorder

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What is Bipolar Disorder?

Bipolar disorder is characterized by periods of excitability (mania) alternating with periods of depression. The "mood swings" between mania and depression can be very abrupt.

Alternative Names:

Manic depression; Bipolar affective disorder

Posts on Bipolar Disorder (352)

I am on Seroquel for Bipolar Disorder. Had 3 eye examinations, one of them at a community h...
I am a pharmacist 28 years old male suffering from typical o.c.d. which disturb my life sta...
I have always been too proud to to admit how horribly I have truly felt. This weekend was M...
Ok, my boyfriend and I have been together for over a year now, and for MONTHS now he lashes...
Hi. Im an 18 year old girl, who's father was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder a few years ag...
I forgot to add... that i tend to look very deep into things.The majority of the time i ...
I am 18 and everyday I wake up in a great mood, go to school and have a great time, i reall...
Hi I am 30 year old female with Bipolar Type 1 and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders. I am s...
I was diagnost mild bipolar disorder, and I am taking 800mg of Tegretol, I feel better with...
I was recently diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. I am on medication for it now. I am scared ...

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12 Wks!


by Rtyler, Sep 21, 2009 12:00AM
Well I just calculated how many weeks I am. This is my 3rd child and I'm a little ner...

Guess it's the nature


by Krisiness, Sep 12, 2009 12:00AM
Of the disorder, but I feel like a rollercoaster gone awry. I just can't control my th...

Living with bipolar disorder


by buttmunch652, Aug 08, 2009 10:51PM
I am very high today an irr itable. I feel like nobody likes me, evan though I have...

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