Living with Bipolar

Posted on 08. Jan, 2015, in UncategorizedComments Off on Living with Bipolar

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Bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression) causes serious shifts in mood, energy, thinking, and behavior—from the highs of mania on one extreme, to the lows of depression on the other. More than just a fleeting good or bad mood, the cycles of bipolar disorder last for days, weeks, or months. And unlike ordinary mood swings, the mood changes of bipolar disorder are so intense that they interfere with your ability to function.

Conor Deane here talks with Michael who has suffered with bipolar disorder for many years, but was only diagnosed last year. He explains more.