1. By: Kirsten Pizzino

2.  unknown  possible genetic factors  changes in metabolism of the brain  stress

3.  crying  anger  very little sleep  isolation from others

4.  heightened emotions  emotionally drained  depression  agitation  abrupt changes in mood behavior  Loss of interest  reckless behavior

5.  manic or depressive episodes  mood swings from high to low  headaches/ migranes  nausea  unexplained pains

6.  thinking and memory problem  behavioral and emotional effects  frequent episodes of major depression  subjectivity to phobias

7.  poorly recognized  diagnosed and treated by a psychiatrist or psychologist

8.  drug treatment (lithium carbonate)  therapy

9.  reduce stress at work and home  exercise daily  seek treatment as soon as you notice symptoms of manic or depressive episodes

10.  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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