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The disease was known since ancient times, but was first classified by Emil Kraepelin in the 1880s and 1890s.
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What is first drug to treat bipolar disorder?
The first drug to treat bipolar disorder was lithium.
When did bipolar disorder first become known as a psychological disorder?
Hippocrates describes it although he does not call it bipolar, that term is recent.
When was bipolar disorder first found?
no idea. Hippocrates describes.
What is the probable diagnosis for Reuben behavior?
Bipolar disorder
What is the recommended treatment for bipolar disorder?
Medication is always the first and recommended treatment for bipolar disorder, but what will also work is regular therapy. The medicine includes antidepressants.
Can bipolar 2 turn into bipolar 1?
Yes. If left untreated, bipolar 2 can easily turn into bipolar 1 or possibly even rapid cycling bipolar disorder. (Second User) Yes, even with treatment (although it is much less likely in such a case) bipolar two disorder can become bipolar one disorder. This would happen when the hypomanic episodes of Bipolar 2 become more severe and harmful manic episodes. This change has been known to most often happen after somebody has had the disorder for some time. To clarify the first answer: Rapid cycling can occur in any type of bipolar disorder. It is not really its own type of bipolar disorder, rather, it is a condition that can occur with a bipolar disorder. It refers to a person who experiences four or more bipolar mood swings in a year. This can also develop over time or be a part of the disorder from the start.
Why does Ozzy Osbourne have bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder is generally caused by genetics.
Is it bipolar disease or bipolar disorder?
The correct term is bipolar disorder. Some people call it a disease though.
Is Bipolar a disorder or illness?
a 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.
Who gives grant money for bipolar disorder sufferers?
http://blogs.psychcentral.com/bipolar/2009/01/bipolar-disorder-qa-how-close-are-we-to-a-bipolar-cure/
Where can someone find info about bipolar disorder?
Bipolar Disorder is a common mental illness that can be controlled by the use of medicine. To find out if you have bipolar disorder you should first consult your physician for an prescription to see a psychologist. If you are looking for other routes, you can always search Web MD.
