I have bipolar. It used to be known as manic depression. My mood swings are quite elevated at times.
Hi, i am sorry to hear that, can you tell me a little about how it works?
Well mood swings are one of the biggest indicators of bipolarism. The changes in a mood can become disruptive and sudden.
Anxiety runs in my family, is this the same as bipolar?
Anxiety is not always an indication for someone being bipolar. Anxiety can come from many things. Do you have anxiety? 
Yes, you are right it does and come, at time people look at me strange.
Social anxiety disorder
Social anxiety disorder (SAD), also known as social phobia, is an anxiety disorder characterized by a significant amount of fear in one or more social situations, causing considerable distress and impaired ability to function in at least some parts of daily life. These fears can be triggered by perceived or actual scrutiny from others. Individuals with social anxiety disorder fear negative evaluation from other people.
Physical symptoms often include excessive blushing, excess sweating, trembling, palpitations, and nausea. Stammering may be present,
Mood swing
A mood swing is an extreme or rapid change in mood. Such mood swings can play a positive part in promoting problem solving and in producing flexible forward planning. However, when mood swings are so strong that they are disruptive, they may be the main part of a bipolar disorder.
Overview.
Overview Speed and extent.
Mood swings can happen any time at any place, varying from the microscopic to the wild oscillations of manic depression, so that a continuum can be traced from normal struggles around