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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Cause Of Bipolar

Expert: 'Classic' symptoms not always part of bipolar disorder

July 27, 2009
A reader asks experts at the Mayo Clinic if the severe mood swings the reader is experiencing after suffering a traumatic event could be caused by bipolar disorder. Psychiatrist Mark Frye responds that the reader's symptoms do indeed sound like bipolar disorder, even if the "classic," intense symptoms of the condition aren't present. Dr. Frye reviews recent studies about bipolar disorder, the treatments available, and how the reader could explore his or her diagnosis with a professional. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Did using street drugs give me bipolar disorder?
By Dan Haupt, M.D. , Health Expert

...evidence to suggest that using street drugs can cause bipolar disorder in someone who would have... Read more »

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What is the Likelihood that My Children Will Develop Bipolar Disorder?
By Dan Haupt, M.D. , Health Expert

...couple of family members who were never diagnosed with bipolar disorder, but who definitely... Read more »

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Migraine Disease and Bipolar Disorder, a Link
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...now shown Migraine disease seems to be comorbid to bipolar disorder. A 2003 study showed that... Read more »

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Sleep Disturbances Associated With Bipolar Disorder
By Dan Haupt, M.D. , Health Expert

...frustration in managing insomnia associated with bipolar disorder, and asked about the... Read more »

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Bipolar Disorder and Substance Misuse
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...uneasy but fairly common relationship exists between bipolar disorder, misuse of alcohol, or... Read more »

Health Guide

Bipolar Depression: What are the risk factors and causes of bipolar disorder?
...disorder is higher among the parents of bipolar patients. However, hereditary factors are not the only cause of bipolar disorder. Studies of identical twins suggest that both genes and other... Read more »
ADHd and Bipolar Disorder
ADHD and Bipolar Disorder (previously Manic Depression) share many of the same characteristics, however, the underlying reasons for the behavior are usually different.  While hyperactivity is a... Read more »
Bipolar Depression: What is bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes extreme changes in mood, thinking, and behavior. During a "manic phase," people with bipolar disorder experience feelings of euphoria, happiness, and... Read more »
Causes of Bipolar Disorder
CausesNo single cause may ever be found for bipolar disorder. Instead, a combination of biologic, genetic, and environmental factors appears to trigger and perpetuate the chemical imbalances in the... Read more »
The Top 10 Myths About Bipolar Disorder
Like many mental illnesses, the commentary surrounding bipolar disorder is saturated with myths--it's hard to tell what's true and what's not. Below you'll find the real story, from our Expert... Read more »

Medications

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...mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, manic phase of bipolar disorder, irritability associated... Read more »

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...(schizophrenia or manic/mixed episodes associated with bipolar disorder). It may be used... Read more »

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...mental/mood disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, manic phase of bipolar disorder, schizoaffective... Read more »

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...disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent... Read more »

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...certain mental/mood disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). It is given by... Read more »

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