Bipolar disorder
Everyone experiences changes in their mood but bipolar disorder can change your mood dramatically, affecting every part of your life. You will feel extreme highs and lows sometimes lasting for months at a time. You may feel well between these times.
Overview of bipolar disorder
This section provides information about bipolar disorder. How it is diagnosed, possible causes and where to get further information and support.
- Bipolar disorder was previously called manic depression. It is also sometimes known as bipolar affective disorder
- It causes your mood to change from manic highs to lows of depression
- Symptoms of mania can include excitement, impulsive behaviour and agitation
- Symptoms of depression can include lack of energy, feelings of worthlessness and suicidal thoughts
- You can also have psychotic symptoms with bipolar disorder
- There are many different causes such as genetics and environment
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