Bipolar Disorder Support Group
Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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How long does the depressive state last? i feel like i'm never going to get out of this, and the docs are telling me i'm bipolar but all i want to do is curl up in bed and eat ice cream. i make myself do things but my heart's not in them (like work). if i don't snap out of this i don't see how i'll ever make it in college next year (i am currently taking a year off). anybody else experienced the depressive state? how long does it last? most of the stuff on here is for manic but i've never been manic, just hypo. so that's why i'm asking, i guess.
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