You have been experiencing significant highs and lows. When you are manic, you overeat, sleep very little, but produce amazing artistic work, which makes you feel proud. During your lows, you sleep often, are disorganized, and do not care about school. Within the past year, your manic and depressive states have become more severe. You worry that by getting help, your friends will find out and treat you differently. You also worry that you will lose your creative, artistic drive. You can get help or you can do nothing and hope that your behavior becomes less extreme.
1. What is the name of the mental health condition?
2. What are the pros and cons to getting help? (give 2 pros and 2 cons)
3. What are the barriers to getting help? (list 2)