# If I Had Bi-Polar Disorder, How Would I Know?

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**Created:** [September 14, 2002, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-had-bi-polar-disorder-how-would-i-know/128391 "2002-09-14T03:29:44Z")\
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**Author:** ![Una\_Persson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/una_persson/32/346_2.png) [@Una\_Persson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Una_Persson)\
**Post date:** [September 15, 2002, 12:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-had-bi-polar-disorder-how-would-i-know/128391/21 "2002-09-15T12:17:29Z")

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> \*Originally posted by Quasimodem \*  
> \*\*Oddly enough, as I write, there are tears in my eyes - but for another reason entirely. \*\*

Let me try to cheer you up - think of it in this way.

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> **Recognize the signs of bi-polar disorder** - you know how a heart attack feels like an elephant is kneeling on your chest? Well, bi-polar disorder is like having an elephant who runs into your room each morning, alternately yelling “Get your ass out of bed and do something!” and “Stay in bed - it’s all hopeless!”
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> What you need to do is shoot the elephant.

Anyhow, I hope you can find some help to make your life more positive.

Una

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