What's on your mug?

Also known as manic depression (dated), bipolar affective disorder is a severe, debilitating psychiatric illness characterised by alternating periods of elevated mood and energy levels (mania or, if milder, hypomania) and lowered mood and energy levels (depression). It runs on a continuum from subsyndrominal to extremely severe but is generally regarded as one of the more serious mental illnesses, esp. in its classic form (type I). During severe manic or depressive episodes (particularly the former), psychosis may emerge, often making it indistinguishable to schizophrenia. Often trivialised in popular culture and trivialised as "just mood swings", it is, in actual fact, one of the most severe psychological conditions and hell on Earth for those who genuinely suffer from this devastating disease, as well as for those around them.

Bipolar disorder is a cruel affliction.

By Doc_B

A mental illness where the sufferer experiences episodes of depressed and manic states. During the depression periods the sufferer has feelings of worthlessness and deflation. Manic episodes are characterised by opposite thoughts, where the person can be hyperactive, talk very quickly, make rash decisions and be dominated by thoughts of sex. Often during these episodes the sufferer is unaware of what they are doing and will deny anything is wrong with them.

A girl I know called Nichola has Bipolar Disorder but she is unaware that her actions when she is manic make her unbearable to work with. Deep down I know that she is a sweet girl but she won't listen to any advice I give her. I wish she would seek help otherwise she will end up a very lonely individual

By Craig

AKA manic-depressive disorder. This is when a person gets really sad for some time, crying for no reason, contemplating suiceide, avoiding people, stuff like that. Then, one day it'll be over and they'll be all happy-go-crazy and stuff, buying a lot of stuff, turning promiscuous, and showing a general ecstacy and lack of foresight. This is a serious psychological disorder and should not be taken lightly. If you or a friend show signs of being bipolar seek help IMMEDIATELY! With proper support it is easy to treat.

Yo, when's Bipolar Bill gonna get out of his depressive phase? I dunno, but I sure hope he's manic by Friday. That party'll be so much more awesome with his wild and crazy side there.

By Melanie

bi.po.lar dis.or.der |bīˈpōlər-disˈôrdər| Noun Condition given to women's nipples that do not point in a parallel direction, instead the nipples are oriented on opposite poles of the breasts. Usually these nipples can be found on the extreme right and extreme left of a women's breasts.

Sean: Dude look at Shelly's boobs...they are so perfect. David: nahh man, her nips are pointing in different directions. I think she has Bipolar Disorder. Sean: Yeah, she might even have lazy nips.

By Sir_Ramsalot

A term used to describe people with up and down mood swings where the “up” leads to nothing

Everyone thinks I have bipolar disorder but I’m just a Carlton supporter. We were coming 4th in round 17 last year and didn’t even make finals. This is team gives me more false hope than the girls I dated in my 20s. I can’t wait for the footy season to start, they’ll win it this year

By Crunchybon