BIPOLAR

WHAT IS BIPOLAR?

• Bipolar disorder is a condition of the brain that causes random mood swings and loss in energy or large increase in energy. These symptoms are much more intense than than what normal people experience.
• Bipolar disorder is also known as manic depressive illness. This is because it causes mood swings so that behavior changes from manic to depressive instantly.

SYMPTOMS

DEPRESSION

• Suicidal thoughts
• Loss of interest in social activities
• Feelings of guilt
• Low energy
• Anger

MANIA

• Racing thoughts
• Inflated ego
• Overspending
• Impulsiveness
• Increased sexual drive

THE CAUSE OF BIPOLAR

• Unknown
• Most likely genetic
• Living with family members that have bipolar disorder

TREATMENT

• Contact doctors
• Therapy

FACTS

• Over 10 million Americans have bipolar disorder
• Children can get it but the symptoms are different than the adults
• Usual age is late teens to early twenties
• Bipolar disorder is often misdiagnosed as depression in women and schizophrenia in men

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