How long does bipolar disorder last?

Answer 1

One to two week cycles of Mania or Depression are standard to Bipolar type 1, the length of suffering from the mental illness altogether however is indefinite without treatment

There are many types of Bipolar however, and without going into great detail it would be impossible to cover all the possibilities, however what I stated above would be counted as 'standard'

Answer 2

The disorder itself, or a cycle?

• The disorder is lifelong, it lasts the person's whole life.
• A cycle can be anywhere from minutes to years.

My first cycle had a Manic phase lasting about 9 months, a Hypomanic phase lasting 2 to 3 months, and a Depressive phase lasting about 5 months. That was followed by a series of shorter and much less intense cycles spanning about 2 years before things returned to "normal".

Answer 3

The stages of bipolar can be anywhere from minutes to months.

Answer 4

Major episodes of depression may last for one or more years if not treated, leading to a deep physical and emotional prostration.

Answer 5

Depends on the person. It could be weeks or months. Everybody is differeng

Answer 6

There is no set time on how long. People with bipolar cycle between high and lows moods, and each individual is different. Some are rapid cyclers and can change from day to day.