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Introduction
From types of categories to symptoms, find the information you need to know about bipolar disorder.
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Bipolar Quiz
Did you know that bipolar disorder is a treatable illness affecting more than two million Americans? Test your knowledge of bipolar disorder with our quick quiz!
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Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder is a psychiatric disease characterized by episodes of extreme mood swings, depression and mania. Depression is characterized by feelings of: Hopelessness Low energy Reduced interest in everyday activities Suicidal tendencies. Mania is characterized by: Excess activity to the point of exhaustion Euphoria Aggressiveness. Two distinct areas of the brain control mood regulation. A dysfunction of nerves in these regions is associated with bipolar disorder. Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that enable nerves to pass signals to each other and are also found to be involved in bipolar disease. There is also a strong evidence that bipolar disorder is inherited within families. Treatments for Bipolar disorder include Mood stabilizing agents like lithium, carbamazapine, valproate and others Anti-depressants Other medications Non-medication therapies like psychotherapy and counseling
