bipolar
Pronunciation: [baɪˈpoʊlər]
Context: “mental health”
(adjective) a term used to describe a mental health condition where a person has extreme mood changes. These changes can be very happy or very sad, and they can happen quickly. It's like having a roller coaster of feelings.
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She learned to manage her bipolar feelings with therapy and medication.
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His bipolar mood swings made it hard for him to concentrate on schoolwork.
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What are some signs that someone might be bipolar?
Context: “mental health”
(noun) a mental health disorder characterized by extreme mood changes, including high and low moods. It affects how a person thinks and feels and can make daily life challenging.
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After a lot of research, he was diagnosed with bipolar, and he started to feel better with help.
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She didn't want to be labeled as bipolar because of the misunderstanding around the condition.
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How can bipolar affect daily life for someone?
Context: “general usage”
(adjective) relating to two opposing ideas or extremes. For example, it might refer to two very different things, like two sides of a story.
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The painting showed a bipolar contrast between light and dark colors.
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The story wasn't bipolar; it was mostly focused on one perspective.
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Can you see any bipolar themes in the movie?