idk if this is the right place to ask but what exaclty is bipolar? I read wikipedia but didn't understood much
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For someone with bipolar, the dial can swing much further, and it stays there for a while — days or weeks, not just minutes:
• Really, really up (called mania or hypomania): They feel super energetic, need very little sleep, talk fast, have tons of ideas, and feel like they can do anything.
• Really, really down (called depression): They feel very sad, tired, and don't want to do much of anything, even things they usually like.
It's not something someone chooses or can just "snap out of" — it's how their brain works. But doctors can help, kind of like how glasses help someone see better. With the right support (like medicine or talking to a counselor), people with bipolar can feel more balanced and live happy, full lives.