Also known as manic-depressive, the individual will alternate between states of manic activity and being depressed.
With the exception of Antisocial Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder is the mental illness most commonly associated with alcoholism. Over 40% of individuals with Bipolar 1 have a history of alcohol abuse.Basically, Bipolar Disorder and alcoholism tend to go hand in hand. Being Bipolar can cause increased mood swings in alcoholics.
No.
Bipolar does run in families, though it doesn't affect everyone.
Bipolar is often inherited. A common trigger is a relationship which creates insecurity.
No
It doesn't. Get lost!
can it? yes, dramatically.
no known effect
it doesn't
Mental disorders consider some individuals as disabled due to not being able to perform properly with other individuals. Bipolar nos can qualify a person for receiving ssi benefits.
bipolar disorderBipolar Disorder
Approximately 10-15% of individuals diagnosed with major depressive disorder will go on to develop bipolar disorder.