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what is Bipolar disorder like?
Nothing really. could be depression but depression without any phase of mania is comletly disregarding what BiPolar actually is. so nothing.
Can someone without any pior history of mental illness just overnight get to be bipolar?
Bipolar isn't something you 'catch'. It is present from conception, but generally doesn't manifest itself until the mid teens to early twenties. And it's impossible to become bipolar 'overnight'; it cannot generally be diagnosed until there has been one or more of both phases, manic and depressive.
What are main symptoms of bipolar?
You can tell if someone is bipolar if they have what seems like to people in their body. If a person is Brian when they're happy, and then something ticks them off (little things do tick off people diagnosed with bipolarism) they will become a whole new person; resluting in minimum injuring someone ; maximum killing a person or thing. If bipolarism is suspected more than likely the person is indeed bipolar. They should get checked immediately.
In what ways are the symptoms of depression and bipolar disorder similar, and how do they differ?
The symptoms of depression and bipolar disorder can be similar in that both may involve feelings of sadness, low energy, and changes in sleep and appetite. However, bipolar disorder also includes periods of mania or hypomania, which are characterized by elevated mood, increased energy, and impulsive behavior. Depression typically involves persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness without the extreme highs of mania.
How do you cure mind depression without taking tablets?
There is no cure for either Depression or Bipolar Disorder, either with or without medication, the best one can hope for with either condition is to manage it. A small number of people can manage their condition for significant periods without medication, but it is risky.
Can a person be diagnosed with epilepsy schizophrenia and bipolar disorder?
Absolutely. Schizophrenia patients may also suffer from Bipolar disorder and recent studies show the two psychiatric disorders may share a common genetic cause. Epilepsy is over twice as common among people with Schizophrenia or Bipolar disorder than those without either disorder.
What is non bipolar?
Non-bipolar refers to conditions or states that do not involve the fluctuations in mood characteristic of bipolar disorder, which includes episodes of mania and depression. In a broader context, it can describe systems or structures that lack the duality or two opposing forces typically associated with bipolarity. For instance, in electronics, non-bipolar components operate without the need for both positive and negative voltage levels.
What is bipolar and unipolar?
It's in the word. Bi = two, so bipolar means two poles. In the case of bipolar disorder, these are depression and mania/hypomania. Uni = one, so unipolar means one pole. Unipolar is generally used to describe depression on its own, without mania.
Can you be diagnosed with depression without visiting your doctor?
Well, the police might take you to the emergency room following an incident and you got put on an involuntary psychiatric hold, and were diagnosed on the locked ward. You wouldn't see your doctor that way, but its an extreme way to get diagnosed. I'd recommend seeing your doctor.
Is Lady Gaga a nut?
No, she is not crazy! She is very smart!! She knows that if she does something wild she will be on the news, in magazines, and on tv. So the more extraordinary things she does, the more popular she will get! Would you have thought of that?? I think not!!
How do you tell someone you think you might have depression without them thinking you're crazy?
Go to a good friend, mentor, parent, etc. (someone you trust), and explain what depression is and then tell them how you feel.
What is the difference between oppositional defiance disorder and bipolar disorder in children?
Oppositional defiance disorder is something one grows out of unlike bipolar disorder which is permanent. Bipolar disorder is accompanied by mood swings being on top of the world one moments and in despair the next and these moods can last for weeks without signs of improvement. There are other symptoms as well that can help a parent distinguish whether or that is the case. Bipolar disorder is very difficult to live with and should be diagnosed as soon as possible. The book 'the bipolar child' will tell you what you need to know.
