Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a person’s mood, energy, and ability to function. Every person has their "ups and downs", but they are much worse for those who have Bipolar Disorder. The "ups and downs" of one who is affected by Bipolar Disorder can result in damaged relationships, poor job or school performance, and even suicide. The upside of Bipolar Disorder is that it can be treated.
About 5.7 million American adults or about 2.6 percent of the population are diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder every year. Bipolar Disorder is a long-term illness, but sometimes it is not diagnosed for many years. Those who are Bipolar may have symptoms at a young age, but they are not diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. Others, develop this disorder later in life.
Bipolar Disorder is a serious but treatable disease.
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It is good to know that bipolar disorder can be treated because it seems like a severe disorder. While they can be extremely nice, their mood swings may have tremendous effects on those around them.
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