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- cyclothymia - hypomania & mild depression only
- bipolar I - mania & depression
- bipolar II - hypomania & depression
there are many variants of these though depending on whether various symptoms appear in the mood swings and rate of cycling.
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When was International Society for Bipolar Disorders created?
International Society for Bipolar Disorders was created in 1999.
Does bipolar lead to other disorders?
Bipolar disorder does not cause other disorders. However, people with bipolar disorder have an increased risk of simultaneously having or developing other mental disorders or substance dependence problems.
Is bipolar disorder the same as organic mood disorder?
I have bipolar 2 and according to what I have read, yes bipolar is the same as an organic mood disorder. There is two types of organic mood disorders, those that involve depression only and those that involve bipolar. Bipolar involves periods of depression and periods of mania.
How to Manage Your Bipolar ?
Those suffering from bipolar disorder may require medicinal treatment. One such treatment option is Lamictal (lamotrigine), a well-known antipsychotic. Once used to treat certain types of seizures, Lamictal had been found to treat mood disorders, including bipolar disorder. It works to lengthen the time between extreme highs and lows that a bipolar individual can experience.
Do any emotions need medication?
One abnormality that involves emotions are bipolar disorders. It may need medication.
What neurotransmitter is lower for those with bipolar disorders?
Serotonin
What is joykem tablet used for?
depression and bipolar disorders
Where can one find out what the symptoms are for bipolar depression?
Bipolar depression, similar to depression, is a disorder where depression lasts but may be mixed with episodes of mania or excitement. When looking to find out the symptoms of this disorder, Webmd is a great starting point. There it will list plenty of other disorders that may be similar and also help one have a better understanding of what it really means to have bipolar depression. Another place would be the Bipolar homepage; there many suffering from bipolar disorders of all kinds can share stories or give hope to those still suffering.
How can one perform bipolar disorder diagnosis?
There are several websites where you can gather information to relate to some symptoms that you may be having. Diagnosing Bipolar disorders should really be left to a physician to diagnose and treat.
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 Wellbutrin prescribed for Bipolar disorders?
I have rapid-cycling bipolar disorder and have been prescribed Wellbutrin, along with a mood stabilizer.
Is there an online bipolar group for children and adolescents What are they?
This is a huge online group for people suffering from mental disorders : http://www.mdjunction.com/bipolar
