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Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive psychosis, is characterized by extreme mood swings between mania and depression, impacting social and occupational functioning. It affects less than 1% of the population, with an unknown exact cause.
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is characterised by periods of mania and depression. Some may experience a single episode of mania in their lifetime, which others may experience more. The cycles of bipolar disorder may last for days, weeks, or even months.
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder. The term ‘bipolar’ refers to the two extremeties along the mood spectrum. During the highs of mania (or hypomania), a person feels energetic and happy. After these highs come the lows where a person feels depressed and tired.
Bipolar disorder is a chronic relapsing illness, and, if left untreated, may pose signifi cant morbidity and suicide risks. Global estimates suggest that between 1-2% of people may suffer from bipolar disorder over their lifetimes1 with 10-19% of individuals with bipolar disorder attempting suicide.
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There are three types of Bipolar Disorders – Bipolar I Disorder, Bipolar II Disorder and Cyclothymic Disorder. The three types differ in their intensities and duration of manic and depressive episodes. Manic episodes are periods of extremely “high,” elated, irritable, or energised behaviour.
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. There are four basic types of bipolar disorders.
Apr 22, 2014 · 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. Symptoms of bipolar disorder are severe.
