What is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar Disorder is a psychiatric illness characterized by a mood disorder. It is also known as manic depression.

People suffering from Bipolar Disorder fluctuate between extreme mood swings. They alternate between two extreme moods – extreme sadness (depression) and euphoric happiness (mania). These occur in cycles, and in between these mood swings, they usually have a normal life.

Bipolar disorder symptoms: Depression and mania are the two opposite and alternate episodes that occur in bipolar disorder.

Depression: The depressive episodes usually last longer and occur more frequently than manic ones. Continue reading…