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When someone has severe mood swings from one extreme to another this is technical?
Bipolar disorder
Is bipolar disorder in one parent inherited by offspring?
Yes. Children with one bipolar parent have a 30% chance of developing bipolar disorder. Even children of bipolar parents who do not develop bipolar disorder are at increased risk (compared to children who do not have a bipolar parent) for other psychopathology such as ADHD, learning disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, etc. Children with two bipolar parents are at an even greater risk of developing bipolar disorder.
Is Bipolar disorder genetic?
Yes BiPolar is genetic and it is highly likely that someone who has BiPolar has a family member with the same condition. But not always i mean someone has to be first.
How is bipolar disorder inherited?
Usually threw the parents but, its also possible for your parents sibling to have it, meaning they carry the gene which can be passed onto you. someone who isn't related to anyone can develop bipolar disorder due traumatic psychological injury.
Can bipolar disorder misunderstand feelings?
Yes, more then a someone with our bipolar disorder but, anyone can misunderstand their own feellings.
How is bipolar disorder dominant?
The causes of bipolar disorder have not yet been precisely determined; however, genetics seem to play a large role. 80-90% of people diagnosed with bipolar disorder have a family history of either bipolar or major depression. However, this does NOT necessarily mean that someone with such a family history will inherit the genetic predisposition of the disease, or if they do, it will eventually develop into symptoms. The inheritance of bipolar disorder is not simple - it involves many genes, some of which are still being discovered and researched.
Are most health freaks bipolar?
This is not within the criteria of what qualifies being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. I have Bipolar Disorder and have known many other with the disorder. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a possible category for someone who you see as a "health freak".
Are there limitatons on life insurance for someone with bipolar disorder?
Yes
Can you be denied a green card if you have bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder will not prevent someone from getting a green card. Federal law prohibits discrimination against those with disabilities or illnesses.
You want to chat to someone with bipolar disorder?
I have bipolar if you want to talk to me. http://wiki.answers.com/Q/User:22Chika22
Is it possible to have ADHD bipolar disorder depression and anxiety?
Someone with bipolar disorder already has periods of depression, and a symptom of depression can include anxiety. The increased energy levels associated with the manic episodes of bipolar disorder may look like ADHD. An individual with bipolar disorder is not likely to be diagnosed separately for depression, ADHD, or anxiety.
Is there a book that has a bipolar quiz in it?
Author Kay Redfield Jamison wrote a book that explains the bipolar disorder. There is a section that includes a bipolar quiz to determine if someone has the disorder. The book also discusses the results of the quiz.
