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What Is Bipolar II Disorder? Bipolar II disorder (pronounced “bipolar two”) is a form of mental illness. Bipolar II is similar to bipolar I disorder, with moods cycling between high and low over time. However, in bipolar II disorder, the … Continue reading →

What Is Bipolar I Disorder? Bipolar I disorder (pronounced “bipolar one” and also known as manic-depressive disorder or manic depression) is a form of mental illness. A person affected by bipolar I disorder has had at least one manic episode … Continue reading →

There are several types of bipolar disorder; all involve episodes of depression and mania to a degree. Bipolar disorder is a lifelong illness. Episodes of mania and depression eventually can occur again if you don’t get treatment. Many people sometimes … Continue reading →

The mood swings of bipolar disorder can be profoundly destructive. Depression can make you isolate yourself from your friends and loved ones. You may find it impossible to get out of bed, let alone keep your job. During manic periods, … Continue reading →

In bipolar disorder, after remission from an acute episode of mania or depression, a person is at an especially high risk of relapse for about six months. Thus, continuation and maintenance of (ongoing) therapy is often recommended as treatment for … Continue reading →

Finding the right bipolar medication regimen can be challenging for you and your doctor. For most people with bipolar disorder, two or more medications are used in combination to address the varied symptoms that are often involved.  Find information here about coping … Continue reading →

Calcium channel blockers are typically used to treat high blood pressure or heart problems. Some have also been studied experimentally to treat mania or depression in bipolar disorder. Thus far, there is still uncertainty about whether or not they are effective for treating bipolar disorder. Calcium channel blockers block the small … Continue reading →

A bipolar disorder diagnosis can have a big effect on your job and career. In a survey of people with depression and bipolar disorderconducted by the Depressionand Bipolar Support Alliance, 88% said their condition affected their ability to work. But … Continue reading →

Treatment for bipolardepression has come a long way from the days (not so long ago) when patients were given sedatives and medications with numerous side effects. Today, mood stabilizing drugs are a mainstay treatment for bipolar disorder. Doctors may prescribe … Continue reading →

How Is Depression Diagnosed? Although very common, depression is often ignored or misdiagnosed and left untreated. Such inattention can be life-threatening; major depression, in particular, has a high suiciderate. If you or a loved one have symptoms of depression, seek … Continue reading →