Bipolar disorder is also commonly referred to as manic depression. This term comes from the cycling that occurs with this mental disorder, from extremely depressed to a very euphoric, or manic state. Bipolar disorder is estimated to affect approximately 3.

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2. Facts About Bipolar Disorder
• Also known as manic depression
• Mental disorder with cycling moods
• From severe depression to euphoria
• Affects approximately 3% of adults

3. Diagnosing Bipolar Disorder
• Difficult to distinguish from classic depression
• Bipolar disorder also involves manic episodes
• Hallucinations, delusions of grandeur, racing
thoughts, increased energy, decreased need for
sleep
• Irritation or anxiety may also be present during a
manic phase

4. Signs and
Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder
• Altering phases of depression and mania
• Typical symptoms of major depression during a
depressive episode
• Sadness
• Loss of energy
• Lack of interest in once enjoyable activities
• Loneliness
• apathy

5. Hypomania and Mixed Affective
Episodes
• Hypomania and mixed affective episodes make
diagnosis difficult
• Hypomania, a mild manic episode
• Mixed affective episode – simultaneous occurrence
of manic and depressive symptoms
• Normally distinct presence of episodes is blurred

6. Bipolar Disorder in Children
• Adult onset mood disorder
• Some studies indicate presence in children
• Diagnoses in children have increased due to
awareness
• Bipolar disorder is a serious psychiatric diagnosis
that requires attention to avoid significant impacts
on relationships, career, and daily functioning

7. Bipolar Disorder Treatment
• Pharmaceuticals
• Psychotherapy
• Lithium – monitor liver and kidney function
• Psychotherapy can help recognize episode triggers

8. Take Action
• If you believe you’ve experienced symptoms of
bipolar disorder, take action to get your symptoms
under control.
• Don’t risk ruining your career, your family, or your
important relationships.
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9. Megavista Health
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