Question 1

what causes bipolar disorder?

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Multifactorial: Bipolar disorder is a type of mood disorder. It's origin can be multifactorial, genetics plays a big role into it, so having a  family member with bipolar disorder or other mood disorder puts you at a increase risk compared to the general population. Other things like biological factors such as history of drugs can presipitate bipolar like symptoms.

Question 2

what causes diagnosed for having bipolar disorder?

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Evaluation: To get an accurate diagnosis you need to see your doctor. They may order blood tests to rule out any underlying medical illnesses that could be causing your symptoms. Once all medical reasons are ruled out, then a mental health evaluation of your symptoms can help clarify a diagnosis for accurate treatment.

Question 3

what are some symptoms and what causes bipolar disorder?

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No need for sleep: Typically, no need for sleep or very little sleep over several days or up to a week and not feeling tired. Also, feeling like you have superpowers, you can fly, or save the world by yourself, grandiose delusions. Finally, increased risk taking behaviors, like excessive gambling, sexual promiscuity, shopping sprees, etc. Depressive episodes are similat to unipolar depression.

Question 4

is insecure attachments as a child associated with bipolar disorder as an adult?

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No: There is no evidence that bipolar disorder comes from attachment difficulties. It is generally a genetic illness.

Question 5

is there a bipolar disorder that causes intense rage one second and then massive guilt the next?

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Sounds as if...: Sounds like you have some mood instability. It is best to see a mental health professional who can help you in diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Mood instability can be a part of bipolar disorder but it does not mean that is exactly what it is.

Question 6

does bipolar disorder cause people to get horney?

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In some moods: One of the common symptoms of mania or hypomania (the milder form of mania) is increased interest in sex, flirtation, talkativeness, etcetera.

Question 7

how can bipolar disorder be different in teens/children and adults?

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Complicated answer: Most commonly, symptoms don't manifest until late teens or early twenties.  Children who are diagnosed as bipolar can be very energetic, have less need for sleep, temper tantrums and aggression are out of range for the precipitant.  They can also be grandiose and inappropriately sexual for their age.  Often the first episode in a child is depression.  Caution i f there is a family hx of bp.

Question 8

how is bipolar disorder different in teens and children compared to adults?

Accepted Answer

Good Question: The whole issue of bipolar disorder in children is controversial, mostly because what we call bipolar disorder in children tends to look different than with adults. Chidlren with bipolar disorder tend to be more irritable, and their moods tend to be more fluctuating or mixed. There are not usually the clear cycles of mania and depression that occur more with teens and adults.

Question 9

what are the causes of people with bipolar disorder to be delusional sometimes?

Accepted Answer

It is a symptom: Bipolar disorder has as one of the primary symptoms, grandiosity.  An elevated sense of self-importance, but to the extreme levels.  Some may believe they are god's or very important people like politicians and executives.  As treatment takes effect, these symptoms usually diminish.

Question 10

my mood keep changing sometimes with no specific reason. how can i know if i have bipolar disorder?

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See psychologist. : Your best bet would be to see a psychologist for a formal evaluation and diagnosis.

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