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Bipolar disorder is a long-term mood disorder characterized by major fluctuations in mood — both high and low — that can impact daily functioning and behavior. Although bipolar disorder is a chronic ...

If you’ve been treated for your bipolar I symptoms, your doctor has likely mentioned how mega important medications are. In addition to regular therapy visits, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, ...

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