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Bipolar Disorder

What is bipolar disorder?

Bipolar disorder is a that can cause intense mood swings:

  • Sometimes you may feel extremely "up," elated, irritable, or energized. This is called a manic episode.
  • Other times you may feel "down," sad, indifferent, or hopeless. This is called a depressive episode.
  • You may have both manic and depressive symptoms together. This is called a mixed episode.

Along with mood swings, bipolar disorder causes changes in behavior, energy levels, and activity levels.

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  1. Bipolar Disorder (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that can cause intense mood swings: Sometimes you may feel extremely "up," elated, irritable, or energized. ...
  2. Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes extreme shifts in mood, energy, and behavior. This disorder most often appears in late adolescence ...
  3. Bipolar disorder is a mental condition in which a person has wide or extreme swings in their mood. ... Bipolar disorder affects men and women equally. It most often starts between ages 15 and 25. The exact ...
  4. Bipolar Disorder (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance)  
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  5. Bipolar Disorder From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Mental Health)  
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  8. Bipolar Disorder (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)  
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