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Superficially, it's hard to tell. Pay close attention. How drastic is the mood changes? How long do they last for?

There is a BIG difference between people who are "moody", "bratty" or even down right intolerant from those who are actually effected by bi-polar.

Being bi-polar is like being on a roller coaster. The stigma of the lows are almost universally understood, however there are crests that peak just as high as the descents drop.

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