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'''Mixed:''' Depressed mood with the restlessness and overactivity of a manic episode.
'''Mixed:''' Depressed mood with the restlessness and overactivity of a manic episode.
About 1 in every 100 adults has bipolar disorder at some point in their life. It usually starts during or after the teenage years and it is unusual for it to start after the age of 40. Men and women are affected equally.
About 1 in every 100 adults has bipolar disorder at some point in their life. Symptoms usually start during or after the teenage years and it is unusual for them to start after the age of 40. Men and women are affected equally.
==Bipolar I==
==Bipolar I==
==Causes of Bipolar Disorder==
==Causes of Bipolar Disorder==
Current psychiatric/mental health research suggests that Bipolar Disorder runs in families, as it seems to have more to do with genes than with upbringing. There may be a physical problem with the brain systems which control our moods - this is why bipolar disorder can often be controlled with medication. Episodes can sometimes be brought on by stressful experiences or physical illness.
Current psychiatric/mental health research suggests that Bipolar Disorder runs in families, as it seems to have more to do with genes than with upbringing. There may be a physical problem with the brain systems which control our moods - this is why bipolar disorder can often be controlled with medication. Episodes can sometimes be brought on by stressful experiences or physical illness.
==Treatment of bipolar disorder==
Bipolar disorder is not believed to be a curable condition. However, bipolar individuals can certainly lead a normal and happy life. Many famous artists, writers and politicians have lived with this condition.
Long term treatment frequently involves the [[prescription]] of mood-stabilising [[drugs]], especially [[lithium]], which prevent the likelihood of manic episodes, and [[psychiatry|psychiatric]] assessments to determine the wellbeing of the patient and whether the [[medication]] is required.
==Sources==
==Sources==