before I begin I would like to say I am not a professional on mental health or bipolar disorder etc
furthermore I might talk about some sensitive topics in this chapter so bewarb
let's dive right in¡
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hey kids time to learn today!
bipolar disorder, otherwise known as manic depression, is a mood disorder involving extreme highs and lows.
(onision voice) Highs and lows??? thats, like, LIFE!!!!!!!
ok, first of all onion bitch, have you ever felt so happy that you drunk half a bottle of cough syrup just cause you liked the taste? have you ever been so out of it that when you stubbed your toe you had 20 ibuprofens??? no?????? ok, so Shut the Fuck Up
in my experience, there aren't really gray areas- but at the same time, sometimes you don't know if you're high or low. like now for example, i've written 2k+ words on a new story i'm working on, and i'm not sure if its cause im distracting myself from the void or if i'm honestly determined and happy. Who knows.
Some symptoms of bipolar disorder are::
• depressive moods lasting up to a week
> this can include unhealthy sleeping and eating patterns, disinterest in activities normally taken part of, little energy, etc
• manic moods lasting up to a week
> mania is a strange feeling that can be described as an inflated self esteem, a feeling of invincibility and recklessness, a torrent of ideas and plans, etc
• it is not uncommon for this disorder to come with others. For example, ADHD and insomnia.
Contact a doctor if you think you may have bipolar disorder. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have! Message me or comment if you are concerned about yourself or someone you know.
