Bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects your moods, which can swing from one extreme to another. It used to be known as manic depression.
People with Bipolar Disorder have episodes of:
- Depression – feeling low ad lethargic.
- Mania – feeling very high and overactive.
Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder depend on which mood you are experiencing.
Unlike simple mood swings, each extreme episode of bipolar disorder can last for several weeks (or even longer).
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Page last reviewed: 29 February, 2024