Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that usually involves periods of feeling low and times when you are feeling manic or have an unusually high mood. Some people can also experience psychotic symptoms during these episodes, which can affect your understanding of reality. You might be given a general diagnosis of bipolar disorder when you visit Dr Vimal Sivasanker but it can sometimes be helpful to distinguish between different types. Knowing which type of bipolar you have can help you to recognise your symptoms and to understand more about the ways this condition can affect you.