What is a definition for bipolar?

Answer 1

Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that used to be known as manic depression. The name bipolar means that it involves two opposite states, which are mania and depression. A person experiencing mania has an irrational feeling of enthusiasm and can do very crazy things; a person experiencing depression just feels extremely unhappy, even though there may be no apparent reason for the unhappiness. Bipolar disorder creates alternating states, going from one to the other. There are a number of different types of bipolar disorder, so it is not the same for everyone. It is a serious condition and requires psychiatric treatment, but it can be controlled by drugs.

Answer 2: Sadly schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are among the most severe and disabling disorders...Although huge numbers of people are affected, mental disorders remain hidden, neglected and discriminated against." World Health Organization (WHO)

Experts define a mental disorder as a significant dysfunction in a person's thinking, emotional control and behavior. This has to be diagnosed and helped by qualified medical professional. The depression can lasts days, weeks or months. The mood swings can go from very high to very low. The condition often disrupts a person's ability to relate to others and deal with the demands of life. The condition may include restlessness, racing thoughts, no need for sleep, loss of interest, inability to concentrate to name a few. Mental disorders are not the result of a personal weakness or a character flaw. But medical help is a must in order to get and maintain control over the person's mental state.

Answer 2

Bi means two polar means opposite, bipolar consists of a circle of two opposite moods. Mania and depression

or say someone is extremely happy and then all of a sudden they are very angry or sad for no reason at all. that's bipolar.

Answer 3

Having two opposite or contradictory ideas or natures.