the main one that you must have in order to be diagnosed as bipolar is a drastic mood swing. you go from being extremely happy/ hyper/ impulsive/ energetic to being sad/ depressed/ lethargic/ angry. go to the wikipedia answers for more detail.
There are 3 types 1) monopolar 2)bipolar 3)homopolar
The exact cause of bipolar disorder is unknown, but several factors seem to be involved in causing and triggering bipolar episodes: Biological differences. People with bipolar disorder appear to have physical changes in their brains. Neurotransmitters. An imbalance in naturally occurring brain chemicals seems to play a significant role in bipolar disorder and other mood disorders. Hormones. Imbalanced hormones may be involved. Inherited traits. Bipolar disorder is more common in people who have a blood relative Environment. Stress, abuse, significant loss or other traumatic experiences may play a role.
Neurons with two processes are classified as bipolar neurons. These neurons have one dendrite and one axon extending from their cell body. Bipolar neurons are commonly found in specialized sensory pathways like the visual and olfactory systems.
Bipolar disorder, although it affects the mental processes and emotions, has far-reaching effects. Bipolar disorder is mainly known for the swings between high and low mood, as well as the fluctuating energy levels. High moods cause patients to indulge in more risky behavior and act more impulsively or recklessly, whereas low moods cause lethargy and lack of motivation. Since the brain and body are linked, the phases of bipolar disorder will have a negative affect on the other systems of the body.
Bipolar NOS is a category for bipolar states that do not clearly fit into the bipolar I, II, or cyclothymia diagnoses.
Desorden bipolar o trastorno bipolar
Kids can definitely get Bipolar, especially if one (or both) of the parents are Bipolar.
Bipolar neurons have exactly two projections from the cell body: one axon and one dendrite. These neurons are commonly found in sensory systems such as the retina of the eye and the olfactory system in the nose.
Bipolar is the correct spelling.
Translation of bipolar: The same word is used.
http://blogs.psychcentral.com/bipolar/2009/01/bipolar-disorder-qa-how-close-are-we-to-a-bipolar-cure/
It is much less likely with bipolar II than with bipolar I, but yes it can.