Ask an expert: Are my mood swings bipolar?
Could your highs and lows be the result of a mental health issue? Imy Brighty-Potts asks the experts
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Imy Brighty-Potts© Independent.co.uk
It’s not unusual to experience a shift in mood, but if it seems like you spend your days riding an emotional roller coaster of ups and downs, there could be an underlying reason.
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