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Riding the Rollercoaster: Navigating Life After a Bipolar Manic Episode
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Riding the Rollercoaster: Navigating Life After a Bipolar Manic Episode

A Personal Journey of Highs, Lows, and Rebuilding — Insights into Bipolar Disorder and the Road to Recovery

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Becky Wetherington
Nov 23, 2023
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In simple terms, bipolar disorder is a mental health condition where people experience intense emotional highs, known as manic episodes, where they feel overly energetic, impulsive, and euphoric. These highs are followed by depressive episodes, characterized by feelings of sadness, low energy, and a lack of interest in activities.

Bipolar disorder has tw…

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