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Doesn't surprise me that more people (kids) are being diagnosed. My mother was bipolar, before it was called bipolar (formerly known as "manic-depressive" but that term is not considered PC anymore, for some reason). She would have the wildest mood swings, depths of despair one minute, then utter joy the next. Totally unpredictable and scary as all get out. The manic was just as disturbing as the depressive. I don't think there is a cure--but it can be managed. My mom got hers under control with Lithium, but I'm not sure if that is the drug of choice anymore.
I haven't seen the article you referred to, but will have to find it. My biggest fear is that my daughter is bi-polar (I'm hoping her moods are just a product of her being female!)...
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