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Bipolar 1 Disorder: experience devastating lows (depressions) and extatic highs (manias) and mixed episodes. Classified as having at least 4 major episodes a year. Bipolar 2 Disorder: Experience extremely low lows and not many highs (occasional hypermania; less severe form of full blown manic episode)
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Is bipolar when you act totally different in a week?
Bipolar is when you act totally different in sometimes a minute! Bipolar is acting from 2 different "poles", hence bi polar- like happy & sad. I pray there is no mania involved!
What are the symptoms on bipolar childrens?
Symptoms of bipolar are different for every child. One can be abusive, angry and have many different outburst and other can be quiet with suicidal tendencies.
Does bipolar disorder link to creativity?
"Many research does note the link. However it varies depending on the patient, severity and the different forms they carry with them. I would suggest speaking to a trained doctor on the subject."
You think you may be depressed?
No, i think i might be bipolar, totally different.
Is Haley bipolar?
Who the heck is Haley? Haley Berry, or a different Haley.
Is it safe for a bipolar person on medications Klonopin neurontin and lithium to be with children?
There should be no problem at all, I would only be concerned if the bipolar person took no medication.However, totally independent of bipolar or no bipolar there are of course people that are not safe with children. But the statistical chance of this is no different between those with mental illnesses and those without.
What if someone is misdiagnosed with Bipolar disorder- are there negative effects of a non bipolar person taking bipolar medications?
That all depends on the medication. Different medicines used to treat bipolar are often used for many other purposes. Tegretol, for example, is sometimes prescribed for bipolar but is also used to treat certain kinds of headaches. Seroquel, as another popular example, is often used for sleep or for depression.
How do you recognize bipolar?
There are several different types of Bipolar disorder, all of which are characterized by highs (mania) and lows (depression). I recommend below beyond blue website for more info
Is bipolar disorder prevalence equal among men and woman?
Yes, bipolar disorder affects men and women in about equal numbers but it manifests in different ways between the sexes.
What are the symptoms of bipolar i?
There are many different types and symptoms of Bipolar Disorder. The biggest symptom that people tend to notice are the unpredictable mood swings, that can range anywhere from mild to severe.
What is bipolar NOS?
Bipolar NOS is a category for bipolar states that do not clearly fit into the bipolar I, II, or cyclothymia diagnoses.
The most common forms of mood disorders are?
The most common forms of mood disorders are major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. Symptoms can include persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, irritability, and changes in sleep or appetite. Treatment often involves a combination of therapy and medication.
