Overview

Bipolar Disorder or Manic Depression is the secound most severe mental illness right under Schizsophrenia.There are several types namely Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2. I am diagnosed as Bipolar 1 meaning that my moodswings happen to be very manic with few  bouts of depression. Bipolar 2 is opposite. More depression with few bouts of mania. Living your life with either types cause many great problems in day to day life that effects the lives of ever person in ones life.Psychotic behaviors and suicide are at the forefront in most affected persons with Bipolar but it does not have to be.There is much more information on this illness on the web, so I definately suggest you take a surf for more especially if you or someone you know is being effected by the trials and tribulations it causes. Education is the key to abolishing the negative ignorance of stigma on mental illness. After a 23 year journey, I know this to be true I enjoy educating others on the facts and releasing the fears associated by them. As my blog grows longer I hope to share my personal struggles because it keeps me living and humble. As of now bipolar disorder has no cure but by being compliant in treatment and no matterwhat do all you can to stay healthy including diet,  exercise, and a giant SMILE!