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bipolar

[bahy-poh-ler] / baɪˈpoʊ lər /


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During 'high' periods, known as mania or hypomania, people with bipolar often feel very excited and creative or have unusual amounts of energy.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

Magaña was diagnosed with bipolar and schizoaffective disorders as a young teen, but growing up in a large, traditional Mexican family, mental health wasn’t talked about as openly as it is today, she said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026

Meanwhile Kimberley, who had experienced a "full" manic episode that resulted in a break from reality, was diagnosed with bipolar I.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

It's not known exactly what causes bipolar, but people with it appear to have physical changes in their brains and it often runs in families.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

He addresses Dad: “I have bipolar, sir, and I had an episode, and they brought me here. I’m going back upstate today. But the doctors are very attentive here, and the turnaround time is great.”

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini


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