Bipolar disorder, also known as bipolar depression, manic depression, and manic-depressive illness, is a form of a depressive illness in which mania and depression alternate. It is a disorder that affects over 2 million (1.2 percent) Americans and usually begins during adolescence. It is often not recognized as a serious disorder, but in many cases it causes difficulty in occupational, educational, social life, and other important functioning.
A person who has bipolar disorder swings between two extreme emotional poles- depression and mania. …
