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That cannot be known as Bipolar disorder has existed through all recorded human history and therefor must have occurred in prehistoric times. It almost certainly existed as long as modern humans have existed and may even have existed in some of our pre-human ancestors.
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What is first drug to treat bipolar disorder?
The first drug to treat bipolar disorder was lithium.
If a person is taking depakote 1000mg per day what is his stage of bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder is not a disorder that comes in stages. If you are referring to how "bipolar" this person is, well, they are bipolar. So really, how moody they are depends on the day.
Where can one find information on bipolar disorder?
If a person is truly interested in information on bipolar disorder, WebMD has excellent information on this disorder.
Can you have bipolar disorder even though you sleep well?
Yes. Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder, not a sleep disorder, although it can effect sleep, depending on the person. It is very individual and differs from person to person in how it effects them.
Can a person with bipolar disorder be on property where there is guns?
Of course.
What is bipolar affective disorder exaclty?
"Bipolar affective disorder is when a person has a split personality problem. One mintue a person can be happy and content, they next they can snap into a rage."
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.
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.
What kind of person is unpredictable?
A person who suffers from erratic behavior, as in Bipolar Disorder.
Is Bipolar disorder a mental disorder?
Yes, Bipolar disorder is a mental illness.
Does bipolar disorder increase the likelihood of suicide?
Yes, actually. When the person with bipolar disorder is also depressed, the manic factor in BPD increases likelihood of suicide.
Can you deal with a Bipolar person without making that person take medication for their illness?
Well, Bipolar Disorder, is much more severe than Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivty Disorder (ADHD), so the answer to this question is, 'no."
