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Bipolar disorder is a state where the patient suffers from manic episodes alternating with depression. Sometimes the manic episodes are so extreme, with the patient no longer able to use good judgment, that they need to be hospitalized. Lithium is helpful for people with bipolar disorder, especially when it's used with serotonin reuptake inhibitors taken under a physician's supervision. People who suffer from bipolar disorder also have disturbed sleep patterns and tend to be very sensitive to bright light. Therefore, light therapy might also be helpful.
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Is it bipolar disease or bipolar disorder?
The correct term is bipolar disorder. Some people call it a disease though.
Do people with bipolar disorder usually treat others badly?
Some do, some don't. Its about the same as with people without bipolar disorder.
What if you think you have bipolar disorder but only experience some of the symptoms are you still bipolar?
It would be necessary to see a mental health professional to get an accurate diagnosis. There are several subcategories of bipolar disorder, each with differing degrees of severity. Some symptoms of bipolar disorder are also found in other mental illnesses.
Was Albert Einstein bipolar?
There is no evidence to suggest that Albert Einstein had bipolar disorder. He did have some eccentric behaviors and personality traits, but there is no documentation of him experiencing the characteristic mood swings associated with bipolar disorder.
What is the probable diagnosis for Reuben behavior?
Bipolar disorder
Can obsessive disorder be a part of bipolar disorder?
Some people have OCD and they don't have Bipolar disorder, but, they can get extremely irritated with their OCD which enables them to get annoyed and angry. Some people who do have OCD, do also suffer from Bipolar disorder, but not all people.
What are some other names for bipolar affective disease?
Other names for bipolar affective disease include manic-depressive disorder, cyclothymia, manic-depressive illness (MDI), and bipolar disorder.
Why does Ozzy Osbourne have bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder is generally caused by genetics.
What are some symptoms of Bipolar disorder?
Some of the possible symptoms of bipolar disorders include a really good mood that changes to bad quickly, difficulty to concentrate and increased "pleasure behaviours." Activities such as sex, shopping or drug abuse are some of the things that people with Bipolar disorder do in excess. Bipolar disorder symptoms are sometimes similar to depression as the two are closely linked.
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.
Are downers used to treat bipolar disorder?
No! Such drugs are likely to make symptoms worse. Some people with bipolar disorder may self-medicate with them, though.
Is Bipolar a disorder or illness?
a disorder
