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Overview & Facts
What is bipolar disorder? What causes it? What are the risks?
And, what's the best line of treatment? Despite huge advances,
much remains to be learned about this condition that affects
millions of Americans.
Bipolar Disorder Basics
What Is Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness that is characterized
by extreme changes in mood, from mania to depression.
It can lead to risky behavior, damaged relationships and careers,
and even suicidal tendencies if it's not treated.
Bipolar Children and Teens
Although bipolar disorder is more common in older teenagers
and young adults, it can affect children as young as 6. Some
experts believe the condition is rare and over-diagnosed;
others disagree.
Bipolar and Women
In general, women tend to experience more periods of depression
than men, research shows. Women are also at higher risk for
rapid cycling, which means having four or more mood episodes in
one year.
ADHD or Bipolar?
Bipolar disorder and ADHD are being diagnosed more often in
American children and teens. There are some similarities in symptoms,
so how can a doctor know for sure if the child has bipolar disorder or ADHD?
Bipolar TV: Learn More, Live Better
Catch every episode of Bipolar TV and get not just the basics,
but in-depth stories about people living successfully with bipolar disorder.
Also see expert interviews that answer questions about triggers, work,
marriage, medications, treatment options, and more.
Health Check: Feeling the Ups and Downs of Bipolar?
Whether you have bipolar disorder or are concerned about someone who does,
WebMD’s Bipolar Disorder Health Check allows you to easily and discreetly
assess symptoms, treatments, lifestyle issues, and more.
Causes
Causes of Bipolar Disorder
Doctors don't completely understand the causes of bipolar disorder.
Bipolar disorder often runs in families, and researchers believe there
is a genetic component.
Are You at Risk?
Bipolar Disorder: Who’s at Risk?
About 5.7 million U.S. adults are living with bipolar disorder.
Bipolar disorder affects men and women equally, as well as all races,
ethnic groups, and socioeconomic classes.
Prevention
Preventing Bipolar
Although bipolar disorder cannot be prevented, early recognition
of bipolar warning signs and seeing your doctor regularly can allow
you to monitor your mood and medications and keep the illness
from escalating.
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It is nothing to be ashamed of!!
13 years ago
There was someone I once knew in high school who just learned that she had a bipolarity issue and she could not live with herself knowing she had what other's call a "mental defect", and I got news from from a friend that knew her better than me that she had done something irreversible to herself and now is in eternal rest.....
She had left a note saying that she is very ashamed to know that she had that "disease" laying dormant in her and that she would rather be gone for good than live with it....
That is not right and not a good way to live, what we have is not a "defect", it is not a "disease" and it is nothing to be ashamed of and nothing that holds us back from being perfectly functioning members of society, we can over come many obstacles and live very normal and happy lives just the way we are, there is no need for any one to do something as extreme as what she did, and if you have a friend or family member that finds out that he/she is bipolar or has any other thing that society says is a "mental defect" please don't hesitate to tell them that they are perfect and beautiful the way they are and can be a good person no matter what!!!
~Much love and support medley
R.I.P. S, E, Rodriguez
She had left a note saying that she is very ashamed to know that she had that "disease" laying dormant in her and that she would rather be gone for good than live with it....
That is not right and not a good way to live, what we have is not a "defect", it is not a "disease" and it is nothing to be ashamed of and nothing that holds us back from being perfectly functioning members of society, we can over come many obstacles and live very normal and happy lives just the way we are, there is no need for any one to do something as extreme as what she did, and if you have a friend or family member that finds out that he/she is bipolar or has any other thing that society says is a "mental defect" please don't hesitate to tell them that they are perfect and beautiful the way they are and can be a good person no matter what!!!
~Much love and support medley
R.I.P. S, E, Rodriguez
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