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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.
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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.
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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==
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To meet the diagnostic criteria for Cyclothymia, the individual must have experienced mood swings that are not as severe as those in full bipolar disorder. The length of the mood swing can be longer, however and can develop into full bipolar disorder.
 
To meet the diagnostic criteria for Cyclothymia, the individual must have experienced mood swings that are not as severe as those in full bipolar disorder. The length of the mood swing can be longer, however and can develop into full bipolar disorder.
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==Causes of Bipolar Disorder==  ==Causes of Bipolar Disorder==  
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==Causes of Bipolar Disorder==
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- The 'received wisdom' of current psychiatric/mental health research suggests that Bipolar Disorder runs in families. Some practitioners suggest a genetic approach, as the problem runs in families. However, this ignores pressing evidence for environmental conditioning, and the high correlation of BPD and other psychiatric conditions with upbringing in [[socialist]] or [[liberal]] nations, and the high correlation of increased mental disorder with education in public/state schools. 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.  
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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.
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: See also: [[Mystery:Do Liberal Teachings Cause Mental Illness]]
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==Treatment of bipolar disorder==
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Bipolar disorder is not believed to be a curable condition.  However, bipolar individuals can certainly lead a normal and largely happy life, and have often been leaders in politics, science and the arts.  Famous bipolar individuals include [[Winston Churchill]], [[Buzz Aldrin]], [[Spike Milligan]], [[Stephen Fry]] and [[Tim Burton]], among many others.<ref>[http://www.bipolarrollercoaster.co.uk/famous%20bipolars-.htm Bipolar Roller coaster].</ref>
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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.
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==References==
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==Sources==
 
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