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With 20 years' experience working in mental health, psychotherapist Philippa Perry has witnessed the dramatic rise in the number of people being diagnosed with bipolar disorder. In this one-off documentary, she explores the condition from the perspective of those living with it, to see the impact the illness has on them, their friends and family


could be worth a watch to try and understand what bipolar is

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[Jessica.]

Bipolar disorder is a very serious condition, though it's very hard to understand most of the time. A close family friend suffers from it and unfortunately it's very much different than the stereotypical symptoms of sudden change in moods.

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Paul, a businessman, has bipolar disorder. When psychotherapist Philippa Perry first meets him, he is in full delusional flow. Words and barely coherent ideas burst from him as he outlines his plans to build an opulent hotel: “That’s where the Pope will stay when he comes here.”

But highs can quickly become crushing lows as sufferers are crippled by misery. Sian has extreme mood swings and has made three suicide attempts. She tells Perry of her “constant internal dialogue”. Musician Ashley, meanwhile, seems to be rarely at peace, trapped in an exhausting life of despair and joy. In a sensitive film, Perry (wife of artist Grayson Perry) explores if circumstances and experience cause the disorder.

http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/dgq7p4/being-bipolar