What is Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder (previously known as manic depression) is a diagnostic category describing a class of mood disorders where the person experiences states or epi...

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i still don't understand how i can be normal, then flip into someone i wish i wasn't. either manic or depressed. i just find it so weird that i can turn into this part of me, and not realize whats happening while i'm there, but later be able to reflect almost 3rd person-like.

i understand what bipolar is, but its just so ... i dunno.. how does my mind decide which way to switch?
Posted on 05/10/08, 04:05 pm
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Reply #1 - 05/10/08  4:43pm
" I know what you mean.One minute I am calm and the next the wrong movement ? sound can set you off. "
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Reply #2 - 05/10/08  4:59pm
" Still trying to master the blood boil.
It's a little better.
I always look back in the third person.
Even fourth ? Regarding life pre-dX "
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Reply #3 - 05/10/08  5:39pm
" Read Jekyll and Hyde we are switch track rolller coaster people. "
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Reply #4 - 05/10/08  5:43pm
" I know what you mean. "
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