What is bipolar

diorder?

A mental condition

Alternating periods of elation and

depression.

Types of bipolar
disorder

Bipolar I
-classic form of the illness.
-causes episodes of mania and depression that keep coming back.
-The depression may last for a short time or for months.
-You may then go back to feeling normal for a time, or you may go right
into a manic high.
Bipolar II.
You may have depression just as in bipolar I but the manic highs are less
severe (hypomania).
People with bipolar II have more depressive lows than hypomanic highs.
Some people may have bipolar disorder with mixed symptoms. Their
highs and lows of mania and depression occur together.
It can also lead to hospitalization if your daily functioning becomes
impaired.
In addition to changes in mood, some people with bipolar disorder also
have symptoms of anxiety, panic attacks, or symptoms of psychosis.

Symptoms
Mania
-Feel extremely happy or very irritable.
-Not need as much sleep as usual.
-Talk more than usual.
Depression
-Feel sad or anxious for a significant period of time
-Have slowed thoughts and speech because of low
energy.
-Have trouble concentrating, remembering, and
making decisions.

Causes
Biological differences.
Neurotransmitters.
Inherited traits.

Treatment
Psychotheraphy
Antipsychotics
Antidepressants

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