If it is not dibilitating for you, you can still go to college. I have bi polar disorder and I have done very well in college by the help of medication. As always, talk to your doctor!
Good Luck!!
He was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, which caused extreme mood swings.
Yes you can in fact go to a treatment center for a bipolar disorder. You will have to see what is available in your area.
Yes, bipolar disorder is a treatable illness that can be controlled quite well with medication and therapy.
Bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder is generally caused by genetics.
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.
The correct term is bipolar disorder. Some people call it a disease though.
a disorder
http://blogs.psychcentral.com/bipolar/2009/01/bipolar-disorder-qa-how-close-are-we-to-a-bipolar-cure/
Firstly, I'm sorry that your son has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Secondly, your doctor should have given you information, and pamphlets with needed information about bipolar disorder, if not you should ask him for them.
Yes, stress makes Bipolar Disorder behavior worse. My daughter is Bipolar.
It's not known to be an effective treatment for bipolar disorder.