1.Bipolar disorder is a serious brain disorder in which a person experiences extreme variances in thinking, mood, and behavior. 2. Bipolar disorder is also sometimes called manic-depressive illness or manic depression. 3.People who have bipolar disorder commonly go through periods of depression or mania. They may also experience frequent mood swings. 4.Over 2 percent of Americans will develop bipolar disorder. 5.Symptoms of bipolar disorder show themselves in people's energy, activity levels, sleep patterns and behaviors. 6.Bipolar disorder often results in poor job performance, trouble in school, or damaged relationships. 7.People who have very serious, untreated cases of bipolar disorder sometimes commit suicide. 8.People with bipolar disorder experience intense emotional states referred to as "mood episodes." 9. Symptoms of a depressive mood episode may also include: • feelings of emptin...