“Here’s How I Knew I Had Bipolar Disorder”: A Patient’s Story with a Doctor’s Insights

Bipolar disorder is a biochemical, genetic and environmental mood disorder that includes episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs.

The main difference between bipolar and other mood or cognitive conditions is that these aren’t the same “mood swings” many people experience. Bipolar disorder is more than “mood swings,” and is often misdiagnosed.

A patient’s story and an expert doctor help unpack where the difference lies.

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