“When I didn’t like it, I didn’t like it, but that didn’t mean I was running from it. There have been some bad moments, but name any human who hasn’t had highs and lows, ups and downs—you name that person and I’ll tell you he’s a liar.
“I’m, personally, not in a hurry to get rid of my condition, but most people are.”
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that mainly affects individuals’ moods. These moods consist of the following:
- Manic or hypomanic episodes, which means feeling high
- Depressive episodes, which means feeling low
- Potentially some psychotic symptoms during manic or depressive episodes.
Symptoms of bipolar may differ depending on which mood an individual is experiencing, but unlike simple mood swings these episodes can last for several weeks or even longer.
During a manic phase of bipolar disorder, individuals may:
- Feel very happy
- Have lots of energy, ambitious plans and ideas
- Spend large amounts of money on things you cannot afford and would not normally want.