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What is Bipolar Disorder?<\/a><\/strong> | Symptoms<\/strong><\/a> | Causes & Risk Factors<\/a><\/strong> | Diagnosis<\/a><\/strong> | Treatment<\/a> | FAQ<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n

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Bipolar Disorder<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

What is Bipolar Disorder?<\/h2>
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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 [1<\/a>]. Bipolar disorders are classified as the experience of both depression<\/a> and hypomania or mania. It is marked by the presence of manic or hypomanic episodes, which are nearly always preceded or mood disorders and suicide followed by periods of depression<\/a> [2].<\/p>\n

Depression<\/a> is the emotional state of extreme sadness and dejection while mania involves abnormally elevated moods and euphoria, often accompanied by sudden outbursts of irritation.<\/p>\n

There are three types of Bipolar Disorders – Bipolar I Disorder, Bipolar II Disorder and Cyclothymic Disorder. The three types differ in their intensities and duration of manic and depressive episodes. Manic episodes are periods of extremely \u201chigh,\u201d elated, irritable, or energised behaviour. Conversely depressive episodes are \u201clow,\u201d sad, indifferent, or hopeless periods.<\/p>\n

Some people with bipolar disorder (Bipolar II) may also experience a less severe form of mania, also known as hypomania.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n

Types of Bipolar Disorder <\/h3>
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