What is Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar disorder, which used to be called manic depressive illness or manic depression, is a mental disorder characterized by wide mood swings from high (manic) to low (depressed). Periods of h....
What is the expected duration of Bipolar Disorder?
If left untreated, a first episode of mania lasts an average of two to four months and a depressive episode up to eight months or longer, but there can be many variations. If the person does not get t....
How can one prevent Bipolar Disorder?
There is no way to prevent bipolar disorder, but treatment can prevent manic and depressive episodes or at least reduce their intensity or frequency. Also, if you are able to talk to your health care ....
What is the prognosis of Bipolar Disorder?
The natural course of bipolar disorder varies, but without treatment, the manic and depressive episodes tend to occur more frequently as people get older, causing increasing problems in relationships ....
What is the treatment of Bipolar Disorder?
A combination of medication and talk therapy is most helpful. Often more than one medication is needed to keep the symptoms in check. Mood Stabilizers The best known and oldest mood stab....
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