How does bipolar disorder manifest itself?

Answer 1

the depression is no different, it is the period betweendepressions. in ordinary depression the period between is a normal mood state always. in bipolar sometimes the period is normal mood state but sometimes it is manic or hypomanic mood state instead.

Answer 2

People with Bipolar disorder swing from periods high activity and (usually) positive outlook to periods of emotional depression and lack of interest in much of anything. These swings usually last for periods of months, but in some cases the swings may occur over periods of weeks.

Short-term mood swings, measured in days, are not symptoms of bipolar disorder. The most common causes are drug-related issues, which may include legal drugs such as alcohol and psych meds.

Answer 3

Also known as manic-depressive, the individual alternates between states of manic activity and being depressed.