Bipolar

What does "Bipolar" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Bipolar is a term used in medicine to describe a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings. These mood swings include emotional highs, known as mania or hypomania, and lows, known as depression. When a person is in the depressive phase, they may feel sad or hopeless, while during the manic phase, they may feel overly happy or full of energy. The frequency of these mood swings can vary, but they can occur multiple times a year or rarely at all.

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