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What the bipolar disorders entail. Symptoms
Understanding bipolar depression
Bipolar depression is part of a larger mental health condition called bipolar disorder, which causes extreme changes in mood and behavior. These changes in mood, known as mood episodes, can cause you to experience lows (bipolar depression) and highs (mania).
The lows and highs of bipolar disorder. A disorder associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs.
The exact cause of bipolar disorder isn’t known, but a combination of genetics, environment, and altered brain structure and chemistry may play a role.
Very common
More than 3 million US cases per year
Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured
Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
Requires a medical diagnosis
Lab tests or imaging not required
For informational purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice.
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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Things to know
Characteristics
Bipolar characteristics
Types
Bipolar types
Side effects
Bipolar side effects
Triggers
Bipolar triggers
Symptoms
Requires a medical diagnosis
Manic episodes may include symptoms such as high energy, reduced need for sleep, and loss of touch with reality. Depressive episodes may include symptoms such as low energy, low motivation, and loss of interest in daily activities. Mood episodes last days to months at a time and may also be associated with suicidal thoughts.
For informational purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice.
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
Understanding bipolar depression
Bipolar depression is part of a larger mental health condition called bipolar disorder, which causes extreme changes in mood and behavior. These changes in mood, known as mood episodes, can cause you to experience lows (bipolar depression) and highs (mania).
The lows and highs of bipolar disorder. A disorder associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs.
The exact cause of bipolar disorder isn’t known, but a combination of genetics, environment, and altered brain structure and chemistry may play a role.
Very common
More than 3 million US cases per year
Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured
Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
Requires a medical diagnosis
Lab tests or imaging not required
For informational purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice.
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
Feedback
Things to know
Characteristics
Bipolar characteristics
Types
Bipolar types
Side effects
Bipolar side effects
Triggers
Bipolar triggers
Symptoms
Requires a medical diagnosis
Manic episodes may include symptoms such as high energy, reduced need for sleep, and loss of touch with reality. Depressive episodes may include symptoms such as low energy, low motivation, and loss of interest in daily activities. Mood episodes last days to months at a time and may also be associated with suicidal thoughts.
For informational purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice.
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more