Let’s Talk about Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is a disorder with one of the most inaccurate perceptions by the general community.  Many people think that being bipolar means that a person is “moody.” I mean, you’re not wrong, but you are also not right. Bipolar disorder is a very debilitating disorder especially for those young adults trying to get through college.

Bipolar disorder has two different phases. These phases include manic episodes followed by a depressive episode. Now these episodes are not just quick little 20 minute episodes that are done and over with, they go over the course of a long period of time, even months. A manic episode is identified as a period of time where the person is in “fast forward” mode. A person in in a manic episode can look like someone who just drank 5 red bulls in a row, except they do not crash. They do not need…