Bi-Polar Descriptions

Here are how a few people describe Bipolar and Bipolar2.

"Bipolar 1" commonly refers to an illness characterized by intense periods of extreme mood swings from hypomanic euphoria to abject depression. The duration and cycling rate of these swings will vary from patient to patient and the manic phase may manifest as rage/irritability as well as or instead of euphoric hypomania.

bipolar one is diagnosed when a manic episode is experienced, regardless of presence of depression. most people with bipolar have periods of mania followed by extreme depression. bipolar two is diagnosed when moods cycles between depression and hypomania, or mania to a lesser extent. cyclothymia is yet a gentler form of this disorder where mood cycles between a dysthymic [milder, but chronic] depression and hypomania.

Bipolar 2 is a disease that is hereditary and effects more people than you think. A person with this disorder cycles between lower forms of mania which includes but not limited to behaviors such as unexplained irritability, insomnia, unacceptable social behavior, ect. After a mania episode, you most likely reach depression or major depression. Bipolar 1 differs with more severe mania including but not limited to hallucinations, grandious feelings, increased sexual desire, ect.

BiPolar 1 is the best if you must have one. We are happy to the point of others thinking we may be on drugs. We find thrills in everything. We may during that manic time be less responsible sexually, with our money, with our loved ones demanding that we be the center of attention. When we are depressed, we can feel worthless, suicidal, or just sad to the point where we may not be able to function well in society or even in our own homes.

BiPolar 2 is different in that a person may become violent with others. They may destroy things they normally love and not understand why. There may be delusions and a withdraw from reality if medications are not used regularly.

So In Conclusion BiPolar and BiPolar2 basically means your switching back and forth between regular font and italicized font.