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I Can’t Connect but Maybe That’s Just Fine by patientanonymous Patient Expert

I went the furthest out on my own today. Yes, alone, not in a car,... Read on »

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On what to do with moods. Another look by Larry Drain Healthy Living Professional

Moods are processes– not events. They have a coming and a going. They have a beginning and ending. ... Read on »

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Introduction

Bipolar disorder, previously called manic depression, is a condition that affects your moods, which can swing from one extreme to another. If you have bipolar disorder, you will have... » Read on

Symptoms

The main symptoms of bipolar disorder are mood swings. The mood swings range from extreme happiness (mania) to extreme sadness (depression). The episodes of mania and depression can last... » Read on

Causes

The exact cause of bipolar disorder is unknown. However, it is thought that a complex mix of physical, environmental, and social factors are involved. Bipolar disorder seems to run in... » Read on

Diagnosis

If your doctor suspects that you have bipolar disorder, you will normally be referred to a specialist. This will often be a psychiatrist. If your doctor thinks that, due to your illness,... » Read on

Treatment

If left untreated, episodes of depression or mania can last for 6-12 months. On average, someone with bipolar disorder will have five or six episodes over a 20-year period. However, with... » Read on

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