This document is a diary from a teenage individual describing their experience with bipolar disorder. It provides information on what bipolar disorder is, potential causes, common symptoms, risk factors and phases. It also discusses treatment options like mood stabilizers, psychotherapy and coping strategies. Statistics are given on the prevalence of bipolar disorder in the US and challenges associated with diagnosis. The diary entries discuss personal struggles with anger, mania, depression and forgetting medication, but also positive coping mechanisms learned.