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Typical features of Bipolar disorder: swings of mood rather like a metronome, from one extreme to another extreme. Depression versus Mania. Not to be confused by typical teenage behaviour.
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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.
At what age is bipolar disorder first diagnosable?
At the age of five the bipolar disorder is diagnosable. But it is possible to diagonise at an early stage also by using some advanced equipments. A study conducted WHEN by Demitri Papolos, MD, and Janice Papolos indicates that more than 80% of children diagnosed with bipolar disorder come from families with a history of mood disorders and/or alcoholism on both sides of the family. And yet, even when a strong family history of this is present, professionals rarely consider early-onset bipolar disorder. Many children who actually have bipolar disorder have been diagnosed with ADHD.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Can children get bipolar disorder?
Yes. It's becoming more diagnosed daily. Maybe over diagnosed, but have witnessed some true bipolar children. Onset is generally later teen years, but not always. Some cases present themselves earlier.
Is there such a thing as bipolar-induced psychosis?
Some people become psychotic during manic episodes of bipolar disorder.
