She was diagnosed with having bipolar disorder. Jane's experience with bipolar disorder in her family inspired her to study psychology in college.
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
Approximately 10-15% of individuals diagnosed with major depressive disorder will go on to develop 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
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.
http://blogs.psychcentral.com/bipolar/2009/01/bipolar-disorder-qa-how-close-are-we-to-a-bipolar-cure/
Yes, stress makes Bipolar Disorder behavior worse. My daughter is Bipolar.