Information and opinions on health from Bill_Prevno at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/128683/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/128683/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/128683/index http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/128683/118174/describe-bipolar Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:51:08 -0400 Bill_Prevno My girlfriend, ( Elsa)  of almost two years, has two sisters that have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.  Elsa does not have the "highs" that I have read about, but definitely has the lows !!!  Her mood can go to the low side in less than 10 minutes and she will not communicate with me for hours or even days.  ( we do not live together )   Those who know her well know that she can bottle stuff up and not show... http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/128683/118174/describe-bipolar