Facts about bipolar disorder
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1. Bipolar disorder tends to run in families, so researchers believe there is a genetic predisposition for the disorder.
2. There are different subtypes and severities of bipolar disorder. For instance, Bipolar 2 disorder, it is typically the most mild form. Then Bipolar 1 disorder, it is just lightly more severe. Then, Bipolar disorder not other wise specified (NOS). This is when it starts to get very severe and you are experiencing mood swings every other month. Lastly, there is Bipolar disorder with rapid cycling. This basically meets criteria for both Bipolar 1&2 but they could experience 4 episodes a year.
3. There is no cure for Bipolar disorder. There are just long-term treatments to help manage the manic highs and depressive lows.
4. Individuals with bipolar disorder are at high risk for relationship dysfunction. They are less likely to establish committed relationships than individuals without bipolar disorder.
5. Families often find themselves heavily burdened by the situation. This illness doesn’t just affect one person; it’s a cancer that spreads through the whole family.
6. Those who are diagnosed with bipolar disorder experience a higher suicide rate than the rest of the population.
7. The symptoms of bipolar disorder and drug addiction are often similar, including: depression, mood swings, hopeless feelings, social withdrawal, anxiety and other behaviors.
8. Individuals suffering from bipolar disorder are more likely to suffer from drug addiction.
9. You are not in this alone.
10. To make life better for the family it is very important to maintain a positive attitude towards the situation and have a joyful life without focusing on the illness.
2. There are different subtypes and severities of bipolar disorder. For instance, Bipolar 2 disorder, it is typically the most mild form. Then Bipolar 1 disorder, it is just lightly more severe. Then, Bipolar disorder not other wise specified (NOS). This is when it starts to get very severe and you are experiencing mood swings every other month. Lastly, there is Bipolar disorder with rapid cycling. This basically meets criteria for both Bipolar 1&2 but they could experience 4 episodes a year.
3. There is no cure for Bipolar disorder. There are just long-term treatments to help manage the manic highs and depressive lows.
4. Individuals with bipolar disorder are at high risk for relationship dysfunction. They are less likely to establish committed relationships than individuals without bipolar disorder.
5. Families often find themselves heavily burdened by the situation. This illness doesn’t just affect one person; it’s a cancer that spreads through the whole family.
6. Those who are diagnosed with bipolar disorder experience a higher suicide rate than the rest of the population.
7. The symptoms of bipolar disorder and drug addiction are often similar, including: depression, mood swings, hopeless feelings, social withdrawal, anxiety and other behaviors.
8. Individuals suffering from bipolar disorder are more likely to suffer from drug addiction.
9. You are not in this alone.
10. To make life better for the family it is very important to maintain a positive attitude towards the situation and have a joyful life without focusing on the illness.