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posted 07/13/2009, comments (4)

Bipolar Disorder & Young Adults: part two

Click Here for Part One Various experts have commented on the risky effects modern lifestyles have for teens and young adults who might otherwise avoid bipolar disorder. Those with a genetic predisposition to bipolar don't need much in the way of stress or lifestyle change to upset a delicate balance. Recreational drug use for example... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/06/2009, comments (13)

Bipolar Disorder & Young Adults: part one

Has the age of bipolar onset fallen or are we simply more sensitized to something that has always been there? It's an interesting question. Certainly the average age of diagnosing bipolar has dropped fairly dramatically over the past few years from an average age of 30 years to just 19. Some argue that additional stress and... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/11/2009, comment (1)

Woman Living with Type II Bipolar Disorder

Hello! I have been "diagnosed" with Type II Bipolar Disorder at 27 years old. I have been able to recognize the symptoms and want to learn more about it. I would love to hear from others who have this type of bipolar disorder and how it affects their lives.

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