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Bipolar disorder is a severe mental illness that can be confusing for other people to deal with. Someone with bipolar disorder might be so depressed that he or she cannot get out of bed one day and then seem so optimistic and energetic the next day that no one can keep up. If you know someone with bipolar disorder, then you may want to develop some strategies to support and encourage the person so that he or she can recover from this illness. Just make sure that you keep your limits in mind and seek emergency medical help if the person seems violent or suicidal.