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Manic Depression Disorder episodes are the main sign of the condition, and most people with bipolar disorder also have depressive episodes. The condition is manageable with medications, talk therapy, lifestyle changes, and other treatments. Manic Depression Disorder is a term for what is now referred to as Bipolar Disorder. Bipolar Disorder is a chronic mood disorder that causes intense shifts in mood, energy levels, and behavior.  Manic Depression Disorder. (Bipolar 1 Disorder) Manic Depression Disorder, is a mental disorder characterized by wide mood swings from high (manic) to low (depressed). Periods of high mood swings are called manic episodes. The person becomes very active, but in a scattered and unproductive way, sometimes with painful or embarrassing consequences. Examples are spending more money than is wise or getting involved in sexual adventures that are regretted later. Most people who have manic episodes also experience periods of depression. There is some evidence ...

 Women and men are equally likely to have bipolar I disorder, but women are more likely to have bipolar II disorder and may experience more rapid cycling between highs and lows. Women with bipolar disorder are also more likely than men with bipolar disorder to have other physical and mental health conditions, including problems with alcohol use, depression caused by bipolar disorder, thyroid disease, obesity caused by medicines that treat bipolar disorder, and migraine headaches. Women with bipolar disorder tend to have more depression and anxiety symptoms than men. In women with bipolar disorder generally, depressive symptoms are more likely to be dominant. In fact, women with the condition are twice as likely to experience depression as men. Women are also more likely to experience psychosis with depression. Because depressive symptoms tend ton be dominant. Women with bipolar disorder often receive an incorrect diagnosis of depression. Researchers found that women with bipolar di...

  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). The mood episodes you experience and their intensity can vary depending on which type of bipolar disorder you have. The exact cause of bipolar disorder is unknown. Experts believe there are a number of factors that work together to make a person more likely to develop it. Bipolar Disorder is a brain disorder that causes changes in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function.  People with Bipolar Disorder experience intense emotional states that typically occur during distinct periods of days to weeks, called mood episodes. These mood episodes are categorized as manic/hypomanic (abnormally happy or irritable mood) or depressive (sad mood). People with Bipolar Disorder generally have periods of neutral mood as well. When treated, people with bipolar disorder can lead full and productive li...

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). Although bipolar disorder is a lifelong condition, you can manage your mood swings and other symptoms by following a treatment plan. In most cases, bipolar disorder is treated with medications and psychological counseling (psychotherapy). Bipolar I Disorder and Bipolar II Disorder are two of the three major forms of Bipolar Disorder. If you or someone you know is dealing with bipolar disorder, educating yourself about the condition is important. Understanding the differences between Bipolar Disorder 1 and Bipolar Disorder 2 can help you plan for how to manage future mood episodes and get the best treatment for your mental health. Bipolar 1 Disorder  Bipolar 1 Disorder is characterized by extreme, intense mood episodes. Those with bipolar I experience intense mania, which lasts at least seven days. T...

Bipolar Disorder is a brain disorder that causes changes in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function. People with Bipolar Disorder experience intense emotional states that typically occur during distinct periods of days to weeks, called mood episodes. These mood episodes are categorized as manic/hypomanic (abnormally happy or irritable mood) or depressive (sad mood). People with Bipolar Disorder generally have periods of neutral mood as well. When treated, people with bipolar disorder can lead full and productive lives. Bipolar Disorder commonly runs in families: 80 to 90 percent of individuals with Bipolar Disorder have a relative with Bipolar Disorder or depression. Environmental factors such as child abuse, stress, sleep disruption, and drugs and alcohol may trigger mood episodes in vulnerable people. Though the specific causes of Bipolar Disorder within the brain are unclear, an imbalance of brain chemicals is believed to lead to dysregulated brain activity. The average...