one or more mood swings
Bipolar disorder happens of just one manic episode happend in the life.
Bipolar disorder is categorized into several types, with three common examples being: Bipolar I Disorder: Characterized by at least one manic episode, which may be preceded or followed by hypomanic or major depressive episodes. Bipolar II Disorder: Involves at least one major depressive episode and one hypomanic episode, but no full manic episodes. Cyclothymic Disorder: Features periods of hypomanic symptoms and periods of depressive symptoms lasting for at least two years (one year in children and adolescents), but the symptoms do not meet the criteria for a hypomanic or major depressive episode.
Bipolar disorder is typically classified into three main levels: Bipolar I, Bipolar II, and Cyclothymic Disorder. Bipolar I is characterized by at least one manic episode, which may be preceded or followed by depressive episodes. Bipolar II involves recurrent depressive episodes with at least one hypomanic episode, but no full manic episodes. Cyclothymic Disorder features chronic fluctuations between hypomanic and depressive symptoms that are less severe than those in Bipolar I or II, lasting for at least two years.
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clifford w. beers
Bipolar disorder
Yes. Although people with bipolar disorder usually have cycles of depression and mania, or hypomania, it is possible to be classified as bipolar even if you've never experienced a depressive episode. Assuming the manic episodes are not substance-induced or caused by an aggravating medical condition, the person could be diagnosed bipolar. The DSM-IV-TR code for bipolar disorder is 296.xx, with "xx" indicating the type and severity of the most recent episode.
micheal douglas
Bipolar disorder is generally caused by genetics.
The correct term is bipolar disorder. Some people call it a disease though.
a disorder
http://blogs.psychcentral.com/bipolar/2009/01/bipolar-disorder-qa-how-close-are-we-to-a-bipolar-cure/