Bipolar-Not Otherwise Specified Summary

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The narrator defines Bipolar Disorder expounding that is three types. He informs the readers of his Bipolar Disorder. He explains the intensity of BP symptoms and how he copes with it. Bipolar Disorder is a mental health issue occurred by changes of mood swings. The BP mood swings require immediate action of multidisciplinary treatment. The side effects of BP while steady treatment is being applied can affect the medication such as pills. Therefore, breaking them down in the stomach and intestines. The narrator’s condition is “Bipolar- Not Otherwise Specified”. He suffers ultra-ultra-rapid cycling. As he experiences mood swings, he endures a rare challenging state dealing with both depression and mania only minutes apart. The manic mood swings

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