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If I have bipolar disorder, what is my risk of becoming suicidal?
Studies have shown that people with bipolar disorder are about twice as likely to attempt suicide... Full Answer12/31/1969
How could my bipolar disorder progress over my lifetime?
The question of prognosis with bipolar disorder is often difficult to answer in the early phases of... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can I help my partner when they are in a manic state?
The answer has here everything to do with whether your lover is in a full manic state or a... Full Answer12/31/1969
Can family therapy help me understand my loved one's bipolar disorder?
Family therapy can be helpful if you feel that the both of you are not being successful in dealing... Full Answer12/31/1969
What should I do if my loved one is bipolar and won't take his medication?
It's essential to understand that his motivations for not taking medication are complex and... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are the symptoms of bipolar II disorder?
The symptoms of bipolar II disorder are not that different from bipolar I. The presence of major... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are the symptoms of bipolar I disorder?
Bipolar disorder involves mood variability which entails the presence of both depressed mood and... Full Answer12/31/1969
Should I talk to my doctor about my cyclothymic disorder symptoms?
Yes, absolutely. Just because cyclothymia is on the mild end of the bipolar continuum, it can still... Full Answer12/31/1969
How is bipolar disorder identified?
Bipolar disorder is usually identified by a mental health professional that assesses an... Full Answer12/31/1969
What causes rapid cycling bipolar disorder?
We don't know precisely what causes rapid cycling moods any more than we know what causes the mood... Full Answer12/31/1969
What does bipolar depression feel like?
Bipolar depression feels no different than unipolar depression. Depression feels like depression... Full Answer12/31/1969
Why is bipolar depression such a debilitating mood state?
Bipolar depression is not always debilitating. We see a wide range of acuity with bipolar... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are the early warning signs of a bipolar disorder relapse?
It would be nice if bipolar symptoms always emerged with uniformity and consistency. But it isn't... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is the best treatment option for bipolarism?
The foundation for treatment of bipolar disorder is a mood stabilizer. Mood stabilizers are... Full Answer12/31/1969
How does bipolar hypomania feel?
This can be a tricky state to recognize in yourself. In my experience, hypomania creates a... Full Answer12/31/1969
