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Dating is never easy. Bringing two individuals together harmoniously is always a gamble, regardless of background. But, if you are dating someone with bipolar disorder, there are some things you should know that will hopefully make things more clear and more comprehensible as you move forward as a couple. Some of these things are items like the symptoms of bipolar, and the answer to the question – What is bipolar exactly? What is bipolar? Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that is characterized by extreme mood swings. An individual with bipolar I will experience at least one manic episode in their lifetime with episodes of depression, while a person with bipolar II will experience hypomanic (not as intense as mania) episodes with bouts of depression. It is a manageable disease that can be treated with medication, supportive care, various therapies, and specialists. What are the symptoms of bipolar? An individual with bipolar disorder will experience extreme mood fluctu...

Many people are curious about the answer to the question, “What is Bipolar?” Bipolar depression is one side of bipolar disorder, and the other is mania. Bipolar II symptoms include feelings of depression and what is called hypomanic episodes. Hypomanic episodes are manic episodes that never reach full mania. Bipolar I symptoms , on the other hand, are when the individual has had at least one full blown manic episode in their life along with episodes of depression. Here are some frequently asked questions about bipolar depression: Q: What is the difference between bipolar depression and major depressive disorder? A: Bipolar depression and mania are the two sides of bipolar disorder . An individual with bipolar disorder struggles with both depression and mania, while someone who has major depressive disorder struggles with the depression aspect only. Q: How is bipolar depression treated? Is it treated differently than major depressive disorder? A: Medications used t...

Words are curious things. They can help shape us in ways we never realized, and they can also tear us down. If you know someone who is struggling with bipolar mania, the words you speak to them should be chosen carefully. It takes only a few words to build up a person’s self esteem. Conversely, it also only takes a slight twist of words to cut and hurt. Here are some things that you should never say to someone with bipolar mania disorder. “Why are you acting so foolish?” Some of the behaviors related to bipolar mania can be difficult for friends and family to handle. However, it’s important to remember that these behaviors are congruent with the individual’s bipolar mania disorder, which should make it easier to accept. Consider researching the illness to understand it more fully. “You’re much too smart to have bipolar disorder or manic depression.’’ Bipolar disorder is a mental illness, it isn’t a choice and it is no way reflective of an individual’s level of intelligence. Infe...