By: Kirsten Pizzino
unknown possible genetic factors changes in metabolism of the brain stress
crying anger very little sleep isolation from others
heightened emotions emotionally drained depression agitation abrupt changes in mood behavior Loss of interest reckless behavior
manic or depressive episodes mood swings from high to low headaches/ migranes nausea unexplained pains
thinking and memory problem behavioral and emotional effects frequent episodes of major depression subjectivity to phobias
poorly recognized diagnosed and treated by a psychiatrist or psychologist
drug treatment (lithium carbonate) therapy
reduce stress at work and home exercise daily seek treatment as soon as you notice symptoms of manic or depressive episodes
15% of those with bipolar disorder commit suicide a person who has one parent with bipolar has a 15 to 25% chance to have the condition only a third of the population are accurately diagnosed with bipolar disorder
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