It can be hard to live with Bipolar Disorder. Your ups and downs in mood start to feel like an emotional roller coaster. Sometimes you feel sad and down, with little to no motivation to go to work, do household chores or spend time with friends. Other times you feel excitable and hyperactive and incredibly creative and productive. All you want is a sense of balance in your life. That balance can be achieved if you seek help now. SPRI is currently researching medications to control your mood swings.

Bipolar Disorder can also be hard on friends and family. People who have a loved one with Bipolar Disorder never know what to expect. When someone is down and depressed you feel there is nothing you can do to cheer them up. At other times you feel that this person is out of control, and you worry for their safety. They are talking a mile a minute, and seem to act on any impulse without thinking about the consequences. It can be a frustrating and emotionally difficult experience. If you know someone who you feel may be suffering from Bipolar Disorder, it is important to find help.

Does This Sound Like You? See the Bipolar Self–Assessment.