Introduction Many people in the world suffer from bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder can be severe in some cases. It can cause behavioral changes, poor school and job performance, and could even result in suicide. The good news is that bipolar disorder can be treated, and people with this disorder can still live a healthy life.
Background Bipolar Disorder is one of many depressive disorders which affect the way ther brain functions. Bipolar Disorder is also known as maniac-depressive illness. It’s a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood. There are four basic types of Bipolar Disorders. They are Bipolar 1, Bipolar 2, Cyclothymic, and other specified and unspecified disorders. According to “Bipolar Disorder,” Nimh, “Bipolar 1 Disorder- defined by manic episodes that last at least seven days, or by manic symptoms that are so severe that the person needs immediate hospital care.” Bipolar 2 Disorder is defined by a pattern of depressive episodes and hypomanic episodes. Cyclothymic Disorder is defined by numerous periods of hypomanic symptoms as well as numerous periods of depressive symptoms lasting for at least two years. Other specified and unspecified bipolar and related disorders are defined by bipolar disorder symptoms that do not match the three categories listed above. According to Krans,
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“For that reason, the diagnosis of “disruptive mood dysregulation disorder” has come into use to describe teens who mainly have persistent irritability and severe temper outbursts or mood swings.” “People with bipolar disorder have additional psychiatric conditions that can make overall diagnosis more challenging.” (Warning Signs, WebMD) On average it takes 10 years for people to enter treatment for bipolar disorder after symptoms