Posted by Susan Jane on September 15, 1999, at 14:57:25
In reply to Would like to know exactly what Bipolar Disorder , posted by Shelia Franklin on September 15, 1999, at 0:07:33
> Sister has been diagnosed with Bipolar I and Bipolar II what exactly is this. The doctor also says that she has a mild split personality disorder. Can someone help me understand these???
The much more descriptive term is Manic-Depression. You already know what depression is since it's gotten so much media coverage in recent years. Mania is the opposite of depression which can be happy and high energy or very irritable and know-it-all. Just like depression, mania can be very dangerous if not properly medicated. There are some very good books available that are worth finding. Check out this web page: http://www.ndmda.org/
It's great that you're looking for answers. I hope your sister will be, too. Good luck!
SusanJane :)
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