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Bipolar (manic-depressive) disorder.

Publication: Clinical Reference Systems
Publication Date: 01-NOV-06 		Format: Online
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Full Article Title: Bipolar (manic-depressive) disorder.(Behavioral Health Advisor 2006)(Disease/Disorder overview)

Article Excerpt
What is bipolar disorder?

Bipolar disorder used to be called manic-depressive disorder. It causes extreme changes in mood, thinking, and behavior. In the manic phase you feel highly energized and are very active. In the depressed phase you are very depressed. Most people with bipolar disorder have these severe mood swings many times during their lives. Some people have mostly manic phases. Others may have mostly depressed phases.

How does it occur?

About 1% of people develop bipolar disorder. It usually begins during the young adult years. About as many men as women get bipolar disorder.

The exact causes of the disorder are unclear. However, it does run in families. If you have relatives with bipolar disorder, you are more likely to have it.

Parts of the brain may not work normally during manic and depressive episodes. But exactly what triggers these switches is unclear.

If you are a woman, episodes may be more likely right before your monthly period...

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