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Bipolar disorder is identified by two mood states: depression and mania. There is also hypomania, a milder form of mania and cyclothymia, a condition related to bipolar with milder symptoms.
Bipolar is classified by some psychiatrists as Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2 with different balances of mood states. So people's experience of bipolar can differ with some alternating between moods over long intervals whilst others may experience mood swings in quick succession - this is called rapid cycling.
Read some personal stories below
On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week April talks about rapid cycling Read more
Sam has a diagnosis of bipolar I. Here he shares his experience of bipolar disorder the effect it has on his life, functionality and the lessons he learned that will help others too. Read more
Lizzie describes in candid detail the emotions, thoughts, and issues she dealt with after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and the signs that led up to her seeking help. Read more
On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week April considers "I think I might have bipolar" Read more
Lynn explores what can take a person from living a happy, fulfilled life, to the bottom dropping out of their world into a confusing world of psychosis. Read more
Bipolar UK supporter Rose shares her experience of managing bipolar and anxiety Read more
Recently at Bipolar UK we held a support group for young people, and it got Louise thinking about her own diagnosis of bipolar 1 at 17. Read more
Dealing with anger is a tricky aspect of bipolar disorder to navigate. We have a number of tips that will help. We hope they help. Read more
In a descriptive and very immersive collection of scenarios Gordon delves into what it’s like living with bipolar, interacting with others and the inspiration that keeps his head above water. Read more
Not everyone would like to think of bipolar as a superpower...I DO! Read more
Ash reflects on what she has learned so far managing his bipolar disorder. Read more
On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week Simon reviews some research and discusses the relationships between bipolar and dementia Read more