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- Alternate name: Manic depression
- Prevalence: Affects 6 million AmericansDBSA: Bipolar Disorder
- Involves episodes of mania and depression
- Can run in familiesMedlinePlus: Bipolar Disorder
- Develops in late adolescence/early adulthoodDBSA: Bipolar Disorder
- May show symptoms in childhoodDBSA: Bipolar Disorder
- Gender does not effect risk of development
- Men usually begin with manic episode
- Women usually begin with depression episode
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Bipolar disorder is a type of mood disorder that involves mood swings undulating between periods of mania and depression. These changes in mood can last for hours, days, weeks, or months, and can range in severity.DBSA: Bipolar Disorder
The precise cause of bipolar disorder is still unknown, but research shows a high possibility of a genetic component. 80 to 90 percent of people with bipolar disorder have a family member suffering from depression.MHA: Factsheet: Bipolar Disorder: What You Need to Know
Symptoms of Mania
- Heighten energy
- Elevated mood
- Inflated self-esteem
- Impulsiveness
- Irrationality
- Aggressive behavior
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Bipolar Disorder on Amazon
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Bipolar Disorder Questions
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Does anyone know the characteristics of Bipolar Disorder? 2 AnswersAttitude, problem cincentrating. read more -
Out of curiosity, how many people (who would openly admit) on here have been diagnosed with a mental disorder? e.g. depression, OCD, bipolar 3 AnswersI am also in a situation close to yours. I get extreme anxiety and I have to take online classes and I haven't been out of the house in 3 years now. I have foun... read more -
What are the causes of Bipolar Disorder? 1 AnswerThere are numerous causes for Bipolar, if you were to look online that is. Some of the causes can include (but are definetely not limited to) - these are just s... read more -
Does anyone know any alternative medicine treatments for bipolar disorder? 1 Answer"Andrew Stoll M.D. is director of the Psychopharmacology research lab at Boston's McLean Hospital and assistant professor of Harvard Medical School Department o... read more
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Bipolar Disorder News
- Topix: Bipolar Disorder News
- The New York Times: Bipolar Disorder News Articles
- HealthDay: Biomarkers for Mood May Alter Psychiatric Treatments (February 28, 2008)
- Biomarkers in the blood associated with mood disorders have been identified by Indiana University School of Medicine researchers, who said the finding may change the way bipolar illness is diagnosed and treated.
- ScienceDaily: Chemical Signature Of Manic Depression Discovered (February 10, 2008)
- HealthDay: Bipolar Diagnoses in Younger People Show Huge Increase (September 4, 2007)
- HealthDay: Bipolar Spectrum Disorder Under-Recognized (May 9, 2007)
- Reuters: Antidepressants don't help bipolar depression (April 26, 2007)
- HealthDay: Intensive Psychotherapy Boosts Bipolar Disorder Outcomes (April 5, 2007)
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FDA Approves Zyprexa for Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder in Teens - http://helib.org/mD
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@tandcmitchell Not at all. I have a Degree in Psychology and can confirm that bipolar disorder does not make you an asshole. ;-)
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