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What are the demographics of bipolar disorder?
Speaking for residents of the United States, currently the biggest demographic that suffers from bipolar disorder and depression are adult women. They suffer from some form of bipolar disorder three times as much as men.
At what age is bipolar disorder first diagnosable?
At the age of five the bipolar disorder is diagnosable. But it is possible to diagonise at an early stage also by using some advanced equipments. A study conducted WHEN by Demitri Papolos, MD, and Janice Papolos indicates that more than 80% of children diagnosed with bipolar disorder come from families with a history of mood disorders and/or alcoholism on both sides of the family. And yet, even when a strong family history of this is present, professionals rarely consider early-onset bipolar disorder. Many children who actually have bipolar disorder have been diagnosed with ADHD.
Is there any age where you can no longer have bipolar disorder?
No. Once you've been diagnosed with Bipolar you will continue to have Bipolar for the rest of your life. However symptoms of Bipolar may be less noticeable once you've found medication which is very effective for yourself.
How common is bipolar?
Bipolar disorder affects approximately 5.7 million American adults, or about 2.6 percent of the U.S. population age 18 and older in a given year. (Source: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/the-numbers-count-mental-disorders-in-america/index.shtml)
What is the dominant genetic disorder that first appears in middle age?
Huntington's Disease
Did Kurt Cobain suffer from bipolar or depression?
no He never was diagnosed with depression but he was depressive since he was 8
Why are there a lot of teen murders?
that's the age people fight alot and people with bipolar go crazy
Why suicid take place?
A suicide attempt is a clear indication that something is gravely wrong in a person's life. No matter the race or age of the person; how rich or poor they are, it is true that most people who commit suicide have a mental or emotional disorder. The most common underlying disorder is depression, 30% to 70% of suicide victims suffer from major depression or bipolar (manicdepressive) disorder.
Is taking 300mgs of triliptal to much for a 65 lb 10 year old?
Is the patient being treated for epilepsy or Bipolar Affective Disorder? If the usage is for epilepsy, trust your doctor about dosage. As to the off-label usage, few drugs for the treatment of Bipolar Affective Disorder have been proven to the FDA to be safe and effective in the treatment of Bipolar patients below age 18. Trileptal IS NOT one of the drugs proven to be safe and effective. Questions to ask your child's doctor; -Why this drug? Are there other options? If so, have they been proven safe and effective in this age group? -How can we know that your diagnosis is correct? Ten years old is exceptionally young (statistically extremely unlikely) for an onset of Bipolar Affective Disorder?
Is there a disorder for social awkwardness the inability to handle emotions and pain and acting younger than real age?
yes it is called adhd bipolar you should go see a doctor
Effects of psychological trauma on bi polar affective disorder?
While bipolar disorder is one of the most heritable of the psychological disorders, there is growing evidence that childhood trauma seems to increase the odds of developing this. Especially if the trauma happened under the age of five.
What is a dominate disorder that results in gradual deterioration of brain tissue in middle age?
Huntington's disease is a dominant genetic disorder that leads to the gradual degeneration of brain cells, particularly in the basal ganglia and cerebral cortex. Symptoms typically appear in middle age and include cognitive decline, motor dysfunction, and psychiatric symptoms. There is currently no cure for Huntington's disease.
