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Bipolar Disorder


Overview
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks....

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Symptoms
People with bipolar disorder experience periods of unusually intense emotion, changes in sleep patterns and activity levels, and unusual behaviors. These distinct periods are called “mood episodes.” Mood episodes are drastically different from the moods and behaviors that are typical for the person....

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Causes
Exact cause of the illness is not known, but combination of genetics, environment and altered brain structure/chemistry may have impact...

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Diagnosis
Patient history, Psychiatric Evaluation etc....

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Prevention
Avoiding stres, exercise, healty diet, proper sleep etc....

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Treatment
Medications generally used to treat bipolar disorder include: Mood stabilizers like Li, divalproex , Atypical antipsychotics, Antidepressants

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Everyday Life
Even with proper treatment, mood changes can occur. Keeping a life chart that records daily mood symptoms, treatments, sleep patterns, and life events can help clients and doctors track and treat bipolar disorder most effectively.

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Resources
www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/bipolar-disorder/ index.shtml#part _145406

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Overview Know More ...!
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual ..
Symptoms Know More ...!
People with bipolar disorder experience periods of unusually intense emotion, changes in sleep patterns and activity ...
Exact cause of the illness is not known, but combination of genetics, environment and altered ...
Diagnosis Know More ...!
Patient history, Psychiatric Evaluation etc....
Prevention Know More ...!
Avoiding stres, exercise, healty diet, proper sleep etc....
Treatment Know More ...!
Medications generally used to treat bipolar disorder include: Mood stabilizers like Li, divalproex
Everyday Life Know More ...!
Even with proper treatment, mood changes can occur. Keeping a life chart that records daily mood symptoms ...
Resources Know More ...!
www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/bipolar-disorder/ index.shtml#part _145406