Bipolar disorder
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| - | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/{{PAGENAMEE}}] [Apr 2007] | + | '''Bipolar disorder''', often referred to as '''manic-depression''' in the general literature, is a psychiatric condition defined by periods of extreme mood. These moods can occur on a spectrum ranging from debilitating [[depression]] to unbridled [[mania]]. Individuals suffering a bipolar disorder generally experience fluid states of [[mania]], [[hypomania]] or what is referred to as a [[Mixed state (psychiatry)|mixed states]] in concert with [[clinical depression]]. These clinical states typically alternate with a normal range of mood, which is termed [[Euthymia (medicine)|euthymia]]. Bipolar disorder can range in severity from a mild annoyance to a serious lifelong disability. |
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| + | There are many variations of this disorder. A person with bipolar disorder generally tends to experience more extreme states of mood than other people, even within the context of what might be considered "normal". Moods can change quickly (many times a day) or last for months. In psychiatric terms, this is called fast cycling or slow cycling, respectively. Bipolar individuals tend to have very 'black and white' thinking, where everything in life is either a positive aspect or a negative. Mood patterns of this nature are associated with distress and disruption, and a relatively high risk of [[suicide]]. | ||
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| + | Bipolar disorder is usually treated with medications and/or therapy or counseling. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/{{PAGENAMEE}}] [Apr 2007] | ||
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Bipolar disorder, often referred to as manic-depression in the general literature, is a psychiatric condition defined by periods of extreme mood. These moods can occur on a spectrum ranging from debilitating depression to unbridled mania. Individuals suffering a bipolar disorder generally experience fluid states of mania, hypomania or what is referred to as a mixed states in concert with clinical depression. These clinical states typically alternate with a normal range of mood, which is termed euthymia. Bipolar disorder can range in severity from a mild annoyance to a serious lifelong disability.
There are many variations of this disorder. A person with bipolar disorder generally tends to experience more extreme states of mood than other people, even within the context of what might be considered "normal". Moods can change quickly (many times a day) or last for months. In psychiatric terms, this is called fast cycling or slow cycling, respectively. Bipolar individuals tend to have very 'black and white' thinking, where everything in life is either a positive aspect or a negative. Mood patterns of this nature are associated with distress and disruption, and a relatively high risk of suicide.
Bipolar disorder is usually treated with medications and/or therapy or counseling. [1] [Apr 2007]
