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bipolar disorder, manic depression, bipolar affective disorder, bipolar disorder is characterized by periods of excitability, mania, alternating, periods of depression, "mood swings" between mania, depression, very abrupt, bipolar disorder results from disturbances, in the areas, the brain that regulate mood, manic periods, a persom, bipolar disorder overly impulsive, energetic, an exaggerated sense of self, depressed phase brings overwhelming feelings of anxiety, low self-worth, suicidal thoughts, two primary types of bipolar disorder, bipolar disorder i have had at least one fully manic episode, periods of major depression, bipolar disorder i was, manic depression, bipolar disorder ii seldom experience full-fledged mania, instead they experience periods of hypomania, elevated levels of energy, impulsiveness, extreme, the symptoms of mania, hypomanic periods alternate, episodes of major depression, a mild form of bipolar disorder, cyclothymia involves periods of hypomania, mild depression, less severe mood swings, bipolar disorder ii, cyclothymia misdiagnosed, having depression alone, bipolar disorder affects men, women equally, appears between the ages of 15, exact cause, occurs more often in relatives of people, bipolar disorder, manic phase, last from days to months, elevated mood racing thoughts, hyperactivity, increased energy, lack of self-control, inflated self-esteem, delusions of grandeur, false beliefs in special abilities, over-involvement in activities, reckless behavior, spending sprees, binge eating, drinking, drug use, sexual promiscuity, impaired judgment, tendency to be distracted, little need, sleep, agitated, irritated, poor temper control, symptoms of mania, bipolar disorder i, bipolar disorder ii, hypomanic episodes involve similar symptoms, less intense, depressed phase of both types of bipolar disorder involves very serious symptoms of major depression, persistent sadness, fatigue, listlessness, sleep disturbances, excessive sleepiness, inability to sleep, eating disturbances loss of appetite, weight loss, overeating, weight gain, loss of self-esteem, feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, guilt, difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions, withdrawal from friends, withdrawal from activities that were once enjoyed, persistent thoughts of death, high risk of suicide, bipolar disorder, in either phase, patients, abuse alcohol, worsen the symptoms, there, overlap between the two phases, manic, depressive symptoms, occur simultaneously, in quick succession in what, a mixed state, a diagnosis of bipolar disorder involves consideration of many factors, some, observe behavior, mood, obtain medical history, medical problems have, medications take, ask, recent mood swings, how long you've experienced them, ask, family medical history, particularly whether anyone has, had bipolar disorder, perform a thorough examination to identify, rule out physical causes, request laboratory tests to check, thyroid problems, drug levels, speak, family members to discuss observations, behavior, use of recreational drugs responsible, though this, does not rule out bipolar affective disorder, drug abuse, a symptom of bipolar disorder, bipolar disorder, mood-stabilizing medications valproic acid, lithium, carbamazepine, treating both the manic, depressive phases, preventing future symptoms, antidepressant drugs useful, depressive phase antidepressants, a mood stabilizer, mood stabilizers, very important, bipolar disorder, a mood stabilizer, antidepressants, trigger mania, bipolar disorder, keep in mind that people, bipolar disorder ii misdiagnosed, depression only, not experience full-fledged mania, patients take antidepressants, mood stabilizers, trigger a manic episode, anti-psychotic drugs, a person who has lost touch, reality, anti-anxiety drugs, benzodiazepines, stay, hospital, mood has stabilized, under control, electroconvulsive therapy, ect, treat bipolar disorder, ect, psychiatric treatment that uses an electrical current to cause a brief seizure, the central nervous system the patient is under anesthesia, studies have repeatedly found that ect, most effective treatment, depression that is not relieved, medications, getting enough sleep helps keep a stable mood, patients, psychotherapy a useful option, depressive phase, joining a support group particularly helpful, bipolar disorder patients, loved ones, mood-stabilizing medication, control the symptoms of bipolar disorder, patients often need help, support to take medicine properly, to ensure that any episodes of mania, depression, stop taking the medication, they feel better, they want to experience the productivity, creativity associated, mania, early manic states, feel good, discontinuing medication, have very negative consequences, suicide, very real risk, mania, depression, suicidal thoughts, ideas, gestures, bipolar affective disorder, require immediate emergency attention, stopping, improperly taking medication, lead to symptoms coming back, following complications, alcohol, drug abuse used, a strategy to "self-medicate", personal relationships, work, finances, suffer, a result of mood swings, suicidal thoughts, behaviors, a very real complication of bipolar disorder, illness is challenging to treat, patients, friends, family must be aware, the risks of neglecting to treat bipolar disorder, call health provider, an emergency number right way, having thoughts of death, suicide, experiencing severe symptoms of depression, mania, have been diagnosed, bipolar disorder, symptoms have returned, having any new symptoms.