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Bipolar Disorder

Last Updated: February 2010

Bipolar Disorder, formerly known as manic depression, is an illness that affects brain function. It causes extreme moods. People with Bipolar Disorder can become high, over-excited and reckless, or imagine that they are more important than they are. They can also become very low, feeling helpless and depressed, with difficulty making decisions or concentrating.

These Speaking from Experience video clips offer first'hand accounts from people living with bipolar disorder. They discuss the ways it has impacted their lives and how they manage the condition. It was produced in partnership with SANE Australia.

Experiences

Diagnosis

Clip 1 of 9: Bipolar Disorder

Members Only 5:32 min 5.3 MB
How does it feel?

Clip 2 of 9: Bipolar Disorder

Members Only 3:43 min 3.7 MB
Impact on lifestyle

Clip 3 of 9: Bipolar Disorder

Play 5:43 min 5.8 MB
Family & friends

Clip 4 of 9: Bipolar Disorder

Members Only 6:14 min 5.8 MB
Stigma

Clip 5 of 9: Bipolar Disorder

Play 3:50 min 3.7 MB
Work & study

Clip 6 of 9: Bipolar Disorder

Members Only 1:50 min 1.7 MB
Management strategies

Clip 7 of 9: Bipolar Disorder

Members Only 2:46 min 2.5 MB
Support & medication

Clip 8 of 9: Bipolar Disorder

Members Only 4:22 min 4.2 MB
Closing thoughts

Clip 9 of 9: Bipolar Disorder

Members Only 3:18 min 3.0 MB

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