-Bipolar is a mood disorder that affects at least one ine every 70 people.
-People with bipolar disorder are at high-risk for physical problems,alcohol,and substance use disorders.
-On average there is an 8 year lapse between a first episode of depression or manic symptoms.
-People with bipolar think of their disorder as a series of life experiences with factors that provoked them.
-Bipolar:poles from high to lows Unipolar: poles only lows
-During a manic episode the person will experience euphoric mood, irritable mood, increase need for sleep, grandiosity,increased talking,racing thoughts,increased energy,changes in thinking and perception,impulsive and reckless behavior, less need for sleep.
-During a depression episode the person will experience loss of interest in things you normally enjoy, loss of appetite, fatigue, trouble sleeping, guilt, feeling bad about oneself, trouble concentrating and making decisions, suicidal ideations.
-People with bipolar disorder get angry at doctors mentioning the possibility of a bipolar diagnosis.
-Anger outburts seem justifiable to the bipolar patient.
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Should be interesting to see how you evolve through this process. I've had BP (along with a few more labels added along the way) for several years. Was in and out of therapy. Tried many different cocktails of medicines...all these years later and nothing is different. Admittedly, due to financial contraints, I've once again gone off my meds. I know all too well what is loomimg forth. So, I'm biding my time. Waiting for the other shoe to drop. The red flags are all waving. Meanwhile, I stay tucked in my corner hoping that no one will notice.
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