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There is this cynical concept that hypomania is a ‘perk’ of having bipolar disorder. People associate it with being sky-high happy and they believe that there are only two emotions related to this disorder; one is feeling over-the-moon happy and the other desperately sad. This is not the case. Bipolar Disorder has a large spectrum, the two ends being depression and mania . A depressed person isolates themselves, sleeps a lot, and may have suicidal thoughts. When it comes to mania, a person acts in many different ways. This can include uncontrollable excitement, being easily distracted, and untimely delusions and paranoia. Hypomania has similar symptoms as mania like the feeling of euphoria, overwhelming feeling of self-importance, feeling highly motivated, energy levels sky rocket, and a racing mind. But the worst part of hypomania is the RAGE! Another part of hypomania is becoming irritated and angry, and people with bipolar disorder are more vulnerable to losing control of their te...

The depression that individuals face that is also combined with periods of exaggerated elation or euphoria are symptoms that are associated with bipolar disorder. At BPHope.com, they offer resources about depression to individuals who believe they might be suffering (or are suffering) from bipolar disorder.   Unfortunately, it is the manic cycle, or euphoric phase, of bipolar disorder that tends to get the most attention from the public. The other side of the coin, the depression , can be even more harmful to the individual and can also mark the majority of the time spent suffering. Many people ask, “What is depression?” and for people suffering chronic depression and those suffering from bipolar depression the answer is relatively the same, however, it should be treated differently. When someone asks, “ What is depression ?” the answer is generally, a deep sense of despair that the person can’t shake. They are likely over-sleeping, not interested in things they were once interest...

The depression aspect of bipolar disorder is, according to those who suffer from it, the most debilitating and disruptive side. It can dominate people’s lives and steer the course of the person’s illness. When gripped with depression, being an active member of society is nearly impossible. Going to work, attending school, maintaining positive relationships all suffer when someone is wrestling with depression. Not just being an active member of society, but being an active member in one’s own life is heartbreakingly impossible. What is it about depression that makes it so debilitating for a person with bipolar disorder? Well, for one thing, it usually lasts longer than a manic episode. It’s also harsher on the person’s self worth as they have continual thoughts of death and suicide, unworthiness, guilt, fatigue and lack of motivation. This greatly affects the person’s relationships and social interactions. Another aspect about depression is that depressive episodes happen more frequen...