Bipolar simply means "two sided". Most people take on one stance or another, but bipolars tend to feel both at the same time, creating unstable, conflicting moods. They'll often argue with themselves mentally, and be confused about how they feel. This behaviour can be exhibited occasionaly amongst mostly normal behaviour, or it can be the entire person. With bipolar, everything is one big indecision. "Maybe I might not go? But I'll see you there anyway!" is not uncharacteristic of someone with bipolar disorder.
For more insight, read the lyrics to Nirvana's "Lithium". They're a good example of the kind of thoughts a bipolar sufferer would have.
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