Do you know much about bipolar disorder, it used to be known as manic depression that causes depression and elevated mood.
I have heard of it b ut don't know much about it.  What causes Bi-polar disorder, or do they not know?
They really don't understand what causes it but feel that environmental and genetic factors influence it.
So i guess you would have to have a family history with Bi-polar disorder.  Is it treatable, or is it fatal?
It is treatable with medications, but self-harm and suicide are also prevalent.
That is bad.  If i know someone with Bi-polar disorder, should i try to help and empathize with them, or should i recommend they see a professional right away.?   I guess what i am asking is will it get better over time by itself?
Some think there is no problem, especially if they are in a manic phase, in which the need for sleep is drastically reduced.
Is this the same thing as multiple personalities or is that different/
That is different - this has periods of depression and then periods of mania with little regard for consequences.
ok, thanks for all of the info.