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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 ...
  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 ... Bipolar disorder affects men and women equally. It most often starts between ages 15 and 25. The ...
  4. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance)  
    ... Statements & IRS 990 Living Well with Depression and Bipolar Disorder Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is the leading national organization ...
  5. Bipolar Treatment: Are Bipolar I and Bipolar II Treated Differently? (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)  
    Bipolar Disorder/Treatments and Therapies ... Bipolar Disorder ... Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
  6. Bipolar Disorder From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Mental Health)  
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  7. Bipolar Disorder (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance)  
    Mood Disorders/Specifics ... Mood Disorders ... Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance ... Bipolar disorder is a treatable mental health condition marked by extreme ...
  8. Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Mental Health)  
    Information about bipolar disorder in children and teens including causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and how to help. ... Bipolar Disorder/ ...
  9. Types of Bipolar Disorder From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Mental Health)  
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  10. Bipolar Disorder (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)  
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