What do you know about Bipolar disorder?

kid has it!!

Bipolar is exactly how it sounds. I was misdiagnosed with bipolar a few years ago, so I tried as best as I could to learn about the diagnosis and this is what I learned....
There are different severities. The most severe involves extreme "highs" were the person affected might think of himself as God-like. Above everyone else and extreme sense of confidence. The person will feel invinsible. Later on life, permiscuous behaviors are exposed and a possibility of drug and alcohol abuse is a risk due to the carefree attitude.
The lows that exist in these extreme cases make the person tired, severely depressed and desensitized. Suicidal thoughts may be present and the individual may try to hurt themselves. Both highs and lows also have forms of violence and severe irritation.
The more mild forms involve increased self-confidence and lack of sleep. The individual will become more confrontational and be extremely happy. Later in life, he/she will have milder forms of what I described and might also start to spend money irresponsibly.
Low episodes will have similar affects, but the individual may be able to function a little better and may not attempt suicide.
Keep in touch with your doctor and pay attention to your child's behavior changes. The doctor will want to know how long these behaviors last.
Physiologically, bipolar disorder is when cells in the brain start to die so neurons will continue to send messages to these areas and overstimulate and understimulate the area causing drastic behavioral changes. There is no way to repair the damage, but there is a way to stop it. I am not sure your beliefs on medication, but medication will help balance out this abnormal brain activity and stop the destruction. However, there is no repair to the brain. Good luck and please contact me via e-mail with any further questions. Source(s): Personal experience

ya they are moody flolks.
My boyfriend has bi-polar disorder. The biggest thing I notice in him is the way he can go from a severe high moment to a severe low moment in a flash. Major mood swings.
I don't know.

Yes I do, but I'm not telling you!!!!!

No, really, I have no idea.

Yes I do, but I am NOT TELLING!!!

You get the idea.
Major highs, major lows, spend lots of money, can be suicidal. The medication used to treat it or one of them is lithium. But very dangerous medication and can only be taken for twenty years.
Emotional highs and lows are part of life for everyone. But for someone with bipolar disorder, these ups and downs can be so extreme they can interfere with daily life. Sometimes they can even be dangerous.

One day a person with bipolar disorder may feel so depressed that they can't get out of bed. Work may seem impossible.

On another day that person may feel great, full of endless energy and creativity. But other people might think that their actions are reckless and out of control.

Bipolar disorder is a lifelong medical condition that can be confusing and unpredictable, but it's nothing to be embarrassed about. Learning more about bipolar disorder can be helpful in managing this medical illness.

It depends on what type of Bipolar your child has. Check out Bipolar.com for lots of helpful information and hopefully answers to your question. It is a treatable illness but can sometimes be frustrating to those exposed to it. Also, I work in the mental health field and I would caution you to check into the provider who diagnosed the Bipolar. We (in my work) often see it as over diagnosed so make sure a qualified and competed physician (a psychiatrist would be your best bet) has made the diagnosis. Good Luck!!