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I have a friend, well an ex boyfriend to be exact that claims he is bipolar. I don't know much about it so I wanted to ask a question. Is it bipolar when someone gets so mad they black out and do not remember anything they have done? If not please explain if you can. He claims he needs to be on his medication, but when I am around him he honestly seems just fine, he laughs and is generally happy. I do know when he starts listening to music his mood gets "down" as he calls it. Just curious, thanks a lot if you can help!!
Hello Melissa:
Many of those who have bipolar disorder do gain a type of amnesia after particularly intense rages. There is also often a period of extreme sleepiness right after, and the person may wake up not understanding why everyone is upset because they do not remember what they had done. Also, part of bipolar disorder is extreme mood swings, often with little or no apparent reason. I'm inclined to say what your ex boyfriend has told you is the truth.
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