Bipolar Disorder And The Symptoms That Come Along With It

Abstract This paper analyzes bipolar disorder and the symptoms that come along with it. Bipolarity effects a decent percentage of America and does not target a specific gender, race, age, or ethnicity. It is treatable; however, not curable ailment. Those who are not affected by bipolarity must realize that it is important to help those dealing with the condition cope with the side effects of their mental state. Bipolar Disorder Development and Treatment for People Who Are Diagnosed with this Condition Definition: Bipolar disorder is a psychological condition that causes people to have periodic shifts mentally and physically. Also known as manic-depressive illness, bipolar disorder affects those who have it by causing†¦show more content†¦This kind of bipolar disorder is deferent from the others in the sense that it lasts for longer durations of time. This strain of the condition lasts anywhere from one year in adolescents to two years in and longer in adults. Also, this type varies because it is not categorized as having the symptoms of hypomanic and depressible episodes. The fourth type of bipolarity is irregular, for it is any type of bipolar disorder that does not fall into the categorizes previously described (The National, 2016). Despite the varying types of bipolarity, they are all similar very in their symptoms and in the fact that all disrupt people from living a normal, average life style. Research Much research has been done on the amount of people who are affected bipolarity and ways to treat this disorder. Twenty-five is the median age for when this disorder begins; however, it can begin as early as childhood or be noticed as late as the age of forties or fifties. This psychological disorder does not discriminate against gender, for an equal amount of men and women are diagnosed with illness. All races, ethnicities, and social classes are evenly likely to be diagnosed with this mental condition. Although men and women are just as likely to have this illness, studies have shown that women have occurrence more rapidly and often. Bipolarity is known to be one of the leading reasons for claiming disability ranking sixth in the world. Life expectancy is