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FAQs

What is the definition of being bipolar? ›

What is bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder (formerly called manic-depressive illness or manic depression) is a mental illness that causes unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, activity levels, and concentration. These shifts can make it difficult to carry out day-to-day tasks.

What is the average age of death for someone with bipolar disorder? ›

Living with bipolar disorder is associated with decreased life expectancy. According to a 2022 review, pooled life expectancy in bipolar disorder is around 67 years, which is 13 years less than the general population.

What organization helps with bipolar disorder? ›

International Bipolar Foundation is here to help learn more about living with bipolar disorder. We believe that education is key to managing symptoms and here you can find information to help you on your journey to recovery.

What happens if you are bipolar and don't take medication? ›

Not taking bipolar disorder medications as prescribed can lead to significant risks to your health and well-being, including an increased risk of hospitalizations and suicide attempts.

What is the main cause of bipolar disorder? ›

Bipolar disorder often runs in families, and research suggests this is mostly explained by heredity—people with certain genes are more likely to develop bipolar disorder than others. Many genes are involved, and no one gene can cause the disorder.

What does a person with bipolar act like? ›

Bipolar disorder can cause your mood to swing from an extreme high to an extreme low. Manic symptoms can include increased energy, excitement, impulsive behaviour, and agitation.

What is the leading cause of death in bipolar people? ›

Specific‐cause mortality was highest for suicide (RR = 11.69, 95% CI: 9.22–14.81, k = 25). Risk of death due to unnatural causes (RR = 7.29, 95% CI: 6.41–8.28, k = 17) and natural causes (RR = 1.90, 95% CI: 1.75–2.06, k = 17) were also increased.

Does bipolar get worse with age? ›

Many experts consider bipolar disorder a progressive condition that worsens with age, especially without treatment. Some people notice changes in the frequency and severity of episodes as they age.

What is end stage bipolar? ›

Early stages of illness are characterized by a history of few previous mood episodes and full functional recovery in the euthymic interval between them. Late stages are characterized by chronic cognitive and functional impairment, often with subsyndromal mood symptoms.

What kind of doctor is best for bipolar disorder? ›

Treatment is best guided by a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions (psychiatrist) who is skilled in treating bipolar and related disorders. You may have a treatment team that also includes a psychologist, social worker and psychiatric nurse.

What is the most effective therapy for bipolar disorder? ›

Here are several different forms of therapy that have been found to be effective for BD.
  • Family-Focused Therapy. ...
  • Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy. ...
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. ...
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy. ...
  • Group Psychoeducation.
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How do bipolar people stay organized? ›

Stay organized.

Many people -- not just those with bipolar disorder -- use tips like these to stay more organized: Make daily to-do checklists and check items off as they are completed. Use electronic organizers.

What is the dark side of bipolar disorder? ›

But what is often not so apparent is the lesser-known side of a destructive manic episode: Dysphoric mania. Dysphoria in bipolar disorder is characterized by increased energy and activity, as seen in euphoria, but the mood is dominated by excessive and persistent irritability.

What a bipolar person should not do? ›

Don't Meddle With Medications

If you have bipolar disorder, it's important to take your medications exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Not following these directions can lead to unwanted side effects, dangerous interactions, and the return of mood symptoms.

Why do people with bipolar not live as long? ›

Several recent articles have further explored reasons for this decreased life expectancy, including elevated rates of substance use, tobacco smoking, and suicide attempts. People with bipolar disorder are more likely to die from cardiovascular, circulatory, and respiratory diseases than the general population.

What qualifies you as bipolar? ›

Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness that causes unusual shifts in mood, ranging from extreme highs (mania or “manic” episodes) to lows (depression or “depressive” episode). A person who has bipolar disorder also experiences changes in their energy, thinking, behavior, and sleep.

How do you explain being bipolar? ›

Overview. Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

How can I tell if someone is bipolar? ›

Symptoms of bipolar disorder
  1. feeling incredibly 'high' or euphoric.
  2. delusions of self-importance.
  3. high levels of creativity, energy and activity.
  4. getting much less sleep or no sleep.
  5. poor appetite and weight loss.
  6. racing thoughts, racing speech, talking over people.
  7. highly irritable, impatient or aggressive.

What is the characteristic of a bipolar person? ›

Bipolar disorder is characterised by extreme mood swings. These can range from extreme highs (mania) to extreme lows (depression). Episodes of mania and depression often last for several days or longer.

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