**There are some people who at one point of time are very emotionally uplifted and after a few days sink into depression. Both feelings are very intense.**
It is important for those who suffer from these extreme mood swings to know whether it is due to bipolar disorder.
'Bipolar disorder' is a type of severe mental health condition that affects your mood. It is also known as 'manic depression'.
You may have bipolar disorder if you suddenly feel very happy, hyperactive or agitated, have a restless mind, and then suddenly have a lot of energy, feel very depressed.
These extreme mood swings can last for days or even months. These individual mood periods are called 'mood episodes'.
Episodes of over-excited or overactive mind are called 'mania' and episodes of depression and lethargy are called 'depression'.
People with bipolar disorder can be normal at times.
The sufferer's feelings are so intense that it adversely affects his daily routine, social interactions, relationsh
