Bipolar Disorder: How Genetics Plays a Role

By Jameson Kowalczyk

Medically reviewed in May 2022

Some bipolar patients recognize the condition within their own family tree.

Bipolar disorder is associated with several serious health conditions, including weight gain and obesity.

For some bipolar disorder patients, treatment is a journey explored over time.

Some people with bipolar disorder can go years before arriving at an accurate diagnosis.

The different types of bipolar disorder are categorized by the symptoms, patterns of symptoms, and severity.

Finding Your Treatment for Bipolar Disorder