Personal experiences of bipolar disorder
What is bipolar disorder and how does it affect behaviour? It is estimated that one in five people with bipolar disorder will commit suicide. Young people talk candidly about the different sides of being bipolar and describe in detail what it means, including how it changes their personalities and how this affects their relationships and friendships. They discuss how they sought out help from their doctor and the consequences, both positive and negative.
The individuals featured explain that once they understood their issues, they were able to help themselves and their wider network of friends/family.
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