Bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder is a class of mood disorders that is marked by dramatic changes in mood, energy and behaviour. The key characteristic is that people with bipolar disorder alternate between episodes of mania (extreme elevated mood) and depression (extreme sadness).

 

Author: Mood Disorders Association of BC

 

"I am afraid that I will do something I will regret when I am manic. Are there strategies that have helped other people avoid negative things from happening?"