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I chose bipolar disorder, since I didn't know what causes it and I wanted to know.

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What type of disorder is it? (one of the 5 types on the board)

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What type of disorder is it? (one of the 5 types on the board)

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Mood Disorder

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What you think the disorder is? (your definition/opinion) 

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What you think the disorder is? (your definition/opinion) 

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Bipolar disorder is where your emotions spike frequently and rapidly.

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What the internet says your disorder is? (internet definition) 

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What the internet says your disorder is? (internet definition) 

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a mental disorder marked by alternating periods of elation and depression.

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What is bipolar disorder? - Helen M. Farrell

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What can cause your disorder to develop?

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What can cause your disorder to develop?

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Heredity: genes and brain structure. History of family members with bipolar disorder tend to have higher risks to be afflicted by it.

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Where can you get help or treatment? (link to a site)

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Where can you get help or treatment? (link to a site)

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National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

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Overview

Bipolar disorder (formerly called manic-depressive illness or manic depression) is a mental disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, concentration, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.

There are three types of bipolar disorder. All three types involve clear changes in mood, energy, and activity levels. These moods range from periods of extremely "up," elated, irritable, or energized behavior (known as manic episodes) to very "down," sad, indifferent, or hopeless periods (known as depressive episodes). Less severe manic periods are known as hypomanic episodes.

Bipolar I Disorder- defined by manic episodes that last at least 7 days, or by manic symptoms that are so severe that the person needs immediate hospital care. Usually, depressive episodes occur as well, typically lasting at least 2 weeks. Episodes of depression with mixed features (having depressive symptoms and manic symptoms at the same time) are also possible.

Bipolar II Disorder- defined by a pattern of depressive episodes and hypomanic episodes, but not the full-blown manic episodes that are typical of Bipolar I Disorder.

Cyclothymic Disorder (also called Cyclothymia)- defined by periods of hypomanic symptoms as well as periods of depressive symptoms lasting for at least 2 years (1 year in children and adolescents). However, the symptoms do not meet the diagnostic requirements for a hypomanic episode and a depressive episode.

Sometimes a person might experience symptoms of bipolar disorder that do not match the three categories listed above, which is referred to as "other specified and unspecified bipolar and related disorders."

Bipolar disorder is typically diagnosed during late adolescence (teen years) or early adulthood. Occasionally, bipolar symptoms can appear in children. Bipolar disorder can also first appear during a woman's pregnancy or following childbirth. Although the symptoms may vary over time, bipolar disorder usually requires lifelong treatment. Following a prescribed treatment plan can help people manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.

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Bipolar disorder (formerly called manic-depressive illness or manic depression) is a mental disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, concentration, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. There are three types of bipolar disorder. All three types involve clear changes in mood, energy, and activity levels.