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NIMH » Bipolar Disorder - National Institute of Mental …

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Bipolar disorder (formerly called manic-depressive illness or manic depression) is a mental illness that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, concentration, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. There are three types of bipolar disorder. All three …

Bipolar disorder - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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NIMH » Bipolar Disorder - National Institute of Mental …

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This brochure presents information on bipolar disorder including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment options, and resources to find help for yourself or others. ... To …

Bipolar Disorder: MedlinePlus

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Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that can cause intense mood swings: Sometimes you may feel extremely "up," elated, irritable, or energized. This is …

Bipolar Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, …

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Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is a mental illness that brings severe high and low moods and changes in sleep, energy, thinking, and behavior. People who …

Living With Bipolar Disorder - What is …

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Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness that causes unusual shifts in mood, ranging from extreme highs (mania) to lows (depression). A person who has …

Bipolar disorder: Causes, symptoms, types, …

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Bipolar disorder is a relatively common but serious mental health condition that involves changes in mood, energy levels, and attention, alongside other …

Understanding Bipolar Disorder - MC5155-03 - Mayo …

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Bipolar disorder is a treatable mood disorder in which people have extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (manias) and lows (depression) (Figure 1). Bipolar disorder …

Bipolar disorder - Harvard Health

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December 11, 2014. Bipolar disorder, once known as manic-depressive disorder or manic depression, is a form of depression in which periods of deep …

Specifiers in Bipolar Disorder - Verywell Mind

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The specifiers are: 1. Mild: A person's manic episode meets minimum symptom criteria. Moderate: A person's manic episode causes a very significant …