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Article: Response to Miami Shooting: What Families & Friends Can Do To Help Someone with Bipolar Disorder
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- U.S. Newswire
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- December 9, 2005
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WALTHAM, Mass., Dec. 9 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The shooting of
Rigoberto Alpizar in Miami on Dec. 7 has left many people wondering
what bipolar disorder really is and how they can help someone with
bipolar disorder get well.
"It is really important for family members and friends to
understand what they can do," said Julie Totten, president of
Families for Depression Awareness. "People with bipolar disorder can
get well, especially with other people's help."
What is Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar disorder, also called manic depression, is a chronic mood
disorder where a person has periods of depression alternating with
mania (elated or irritable moods and increased energy). For symptoms
of mania, ...