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Condition: Bipolar (Bipolar Disorder)

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About Bipolar (Bipolar Disorder)

Bipolar Disorder is a mood disorder characterized by severe swings in mood, alternating between being "polar" opposite dispositions. One who suffers from bipolar disorder may experience bouts of depression (melancholia) to increased energy levels (mania). Those who have family members with bipolar disorder are at an increased risk of developing the mental illness themselves.

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I lost so much weight when I was hypo. But Ive gained far more back through my depression.4/4/2012 at 08:51 PM
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I don't care if I die.4/4/2012 at 08:50 PM
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Sluggishness.4/4/2012 at 08:47 PM
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This is the worst! It feels like I'm tuned out and then I get disoriented. Before I was diagnosed with bipolar I was getting a lot of depersonalization episodes. I feel like the reality I'm in isn't reality, and this is beyomd philosophizing.4/4/2012 at 08:46 PM
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I feel sluggish and it takes me a long time to get ready in the morning. Several hours sometimes. 4/4/2012 at 08:43 PM
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Last updated on May 11 2012 at 16:40
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