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Bipolar Disorder

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. 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 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/bipolardisorder.html - Health Topics
  2. Bipolar disorder 
    Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes extreme shifts in mood, energy, and behavior. This disorder most often appears in late adolescence ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/bipolar-disorder - Genetics
  3. Bipolar disorder 
    Bipolar disorder is a mental condition in which a person has wide or extreme swings in their ... Bipolar disorder affects men and women equally. It most often starts between ages 15 and 25. The ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000926.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance)  
    Crisis E-News Donate Menu Education Education Depression Bipolar Disorder Anxiety Screening Center Co-Occurring Conditions Related ... DBSA E-News Donate Back Close Education Depression Bipolar Disorder Anxiety Screening Center Co-Occurring Conditions Related ...
    https://www.dbsalliance.org - Other Resources
  5. Suicide and suicidal behavior 
    ... people with one or more of the following: Bipolar disorder Borderline personality disorder Depression Drug or alcohol ... attempt should be evaluated and treated. This includes: Bipolar disorder Borderline personality disorder Drug or alcohol dependence ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001554.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Quetiapine 
    ... or irritated mood) or depression in patients with bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder; a disease that causes ... episodes of mania or depression in patients with bipolar disorder. Quetiapine extended-release tablets are also used ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a698019.html - Drugs and Supplements
  7. Bipolar disorder (image) 
    Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder characterized by episodes of mania and major depression. Treatment with lithium ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17094.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Electroconvulsive therapy 
    ... of electroconvulsive therapy in the treatment of severe bipolar mixed state. Psychiatr Clin North Am. 2020;43( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007474.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Lurasidone 
    ... children 10 years of age and older with bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder; a disease that causes ... valproate (Depacon) to treat depression in adults with bipolar disorder. Lurasidone is in a class of medications ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a611016.html - Drugs and Supplements
  10. Cariprazine 
    ... to treat episodes of depression in people with bipolar I disorder (manic depressive disorder; a disease that ... and depression that happen together) in people with bipolar I disorder. Cariprazine is also used along with ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a615050.html - Drugs and Supplements
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