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First, the symptoms are:

- extreme mood swings

- impatience/frustration

- dramatic reactions to small things

- irritable

- self medicating usually (alcohol or drugs)

- usually more sexually active

- cutting

- extreme actions

Bipolar disorder is also know as Manic Depressive Disorder

The person with bipolar disorder would have "highs" and "lows". Everything is extreme. So he/she could be so happy, energetic, have all the hope in the world, one day, and the next be so depressed, feeling hopeless and having no desire to live. Another day he/she could have so much rage over something so small. For example, someone took a bite out of his/her piece of pie, he/she notices it, and goes into a huge rage. Throwing things, yelling at whoever took the bite, may punch the wall or something. This is over a bite of a piece of pie..

Treating:

Start seeing a psychiatrist. It is treated with medication and also life style changes makes a big difference with moods. Mixing alcohol with the medication basically makes the medication not work. Going to sleep around the same time each night is important too. You'll want to do everything you can to help, medication does not do EVERYTHING. It also helps to have support from family and friends. Talk to your psychiatrist about what you can do you help the person with bipolar disorder.

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