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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What is the difference in BPand Manic

CUDAMAN
CUDAMAN
I want to learn about BP and Manic depression. I had a very good freind that was Manic he used to a Navy Officer and flew planes he got this and he got a medical discharge . He was the best freind anybody could ask for. He passed away about two years ago. I miss him he was a good dude! What can you tell me about this I would like to learn. Thanks
veryblue
veryblue
Fish said it good we go fast n slow

there is a description on nimh website

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/bipolar-disorder/index.shtml

i hope this helps
CUDAMAN
CUDAMAN
Ok I read the link its the same. Thanks :}
CUDAMAN
CUDAMAN
I sure like it here. There is some really good people! Thanks you guys:}
Community Leaderacuriousfish
acuriousfish
Cudaman, I thought you would know from when you were here last year asking us if your wife was bipolar?
deleted_user
deleted_user
I swear that avi looks familiar
deleted_user
deleted_user
i thought they were one and the same. manic depression is the old term for bipolar. is that all you wanted to know?
CUDAMAN
CUDAMAN
Yes that is all I wanted to know. A curious fish I still didnt understand it ok. Just asking questions here.
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