Latest Bipolar Disorder Advice
- What is bipolar disorder? More 3 weeks ago Answer
A: A condition that involves alternating in the patients' moods from mania to depression and the other way around. Often called Manic Depression.
A: A disorder categorized by mood swings between extremely euphoric and extremely gloomy state of mind.
- Is bipolar disorder family related? More 3 weeks ago Answer
A: Bipolar disorder is known to be more common in people with relatives that already suffer from this condition.
A: The chances of having bipolar disorder increase if there are relatives that have this condition.
- What is the cause of bipolar disorder? More 3 weeks ago Answer
A: There is no clear evidence of the cause. It is believed that life changes at early age, alcohol and drug abuse, antidepressants and steroids trigger the condition.
A: The cause is unknown, drug and alcohol abuse, antidepressants and steroids, periods of sleeplessness trigger the condition.
- What is the symptomatic therapy of bipolar disorder? More 3 weeks ago Answer
A: The symptoms are relieved by administering medications such as Carbamazepine, Lamotrigine. Lithium and Valporate are used as mood stabilizers.
A: This drug therapy had been shown to be very successful in some patients, but might not be for everyone.
Featured Bipolar Disorder Videos
How to Treat Bipolar Disorder
This video by TV360 offers you expert advice on treating bipolar disorder and the medication available for managing it.
How to Identify Bipolar Disorder
This video by TV360 offers you expert advice on bipolar disorder and the possible symptoms in patients who suffer from it.
The Difference Between Depression and Bipolar Disorder
Dr. Daniel Carlat explains that depression and bipolar disorder are related, where bipolar disorder may be a combination of depression and manic episodes.
Learn about Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a psychiatric disease characterized by episodes of extreme mood swings, depression and mania. Learn more about bipolar disorder with this animation.
Featured Bipolar Disorder Articles
-
It can be difficult to understand a friend or relative diagnosed with bipolar disorder. One day everything is magical and beautiful, they are full of energy and life. The next day (or minute, if they are a rapid cycler) the world is black and everything is a waste of time...
read more -
Adolescence is a tricky time for parents and their kids, there are so many physical and emotional changes going on that need to be navigated with care. For teens with bipolar disorder, the trials of puberty can be magnified tenfold. They are dealing with their rapidly changing bodies...
read more -
After receiving a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, patients and their families will have to navigate the murky waters of treatment. Many disorders have very straightforward treatments available, but bipolar disorder treatment may require many attempts before medications are correctly balanced...
read more
