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Be Sure to Discuss All Your Symptoms With Your Doctor - The Highs and Lows of Bipolar Disorder

Posted: Wednesday, March 6, 2013 12:00 am | Updated: 2:32 am, Wed Mar 13, 2013.

(BPT) - Bipolar disorder is a condition of extremes that can affect both how you feel and how you act. It includes bipolar mania–extremely high moods that last at least a week–and bipolar depression–depressive moods or lows that last for at least two weeks and for most of the day, nearly every day. Most people suffering from bipolar disorder experience more lows than highs, which can make manic symptoms even more difficult to spot.

That’s why it is important to talk to your doctor about both your highs and lows. Describing the manic highs you experience may be especially hard because you may not always be aware of them. However, being open and honest with your doctor about all of your symptoms can help ensure that you’re getting a treatment plan that’s right for you.

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