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Bipolar disorder affects approximately 5.7 million American adults, or about 2.6 percent of the U.S. population age 18 and older in a given year.
(Source: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/the-numbers-count-mental-disorders-in-america/index.shtml)
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Why does bipolar affect a person?
Bipolar is often inherited. A common trigger is a relationship which creates insecurity.
What is common collector bipolar junction?
A circuit in which the input signal is applied to its base and the collector is earthed (grounded) is known as common collector configuration of BJT (BiPolar Junction Transistor)
What is the least common form of a mood disorder?
bipolar disorder
Do all bipolar parents have children with bipolar depression?
Bipolar disorder is hereditary, but it is very common for it to skip generations. If a child doesn't actually have it, mimicking parents who do will not make them bipolar. However, as children mimic behavior; they may exhibit the symptoms of bipolar disorder.
What are common signs of bipolar mania?
Common signs of bipolar mania include quitting a job, spending huge amounts of money on credit cards, and feeling completely rested after limited amounts of sleep.
Is it common to be misdiagnosed with depression etc before discovering bipolar?
Quite, unfortunately.
In what sex is bipolar more common in?
Probably women, but it might be just equal.
Are there more bipolar boys than girls?
its pretty much even in both i think
What configuration commonly employed in bipolar transistor amplifier?
Common Emitter - Class A Amplifier.
What are some common uses of lithuim?
Lithium is used in batteries and as a medication for bipolar disorder.
Can a person be diagnosed with epilepsy schizophrenia and bipolar disorder?
Absolutely. Schizophrenia patients may also suffer from Bipolar disorder and recent studies show the two psychiatric disorders may share a common genetic cause. Epilepsy is over twice as common among people with Schizophrenia or Bipolar disorder than those without either disorder.
What are the common symbols associated with bipolar disorder and how do they contribute to understanding and raising awareness about the condition?
Common symbols associated with bipolar disorder include the semicolon, the butterfly, and the puzzle piece. These symbols help raise awareness by representing hope, transformation, and the complexity of the condition. They serve as a way to start conversations, reduce stigma, and promote understanding of bipolar disorder.
