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Could persons with bipolar disorder generally have a lot of injuries?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If a person is: Manic or hypomanic they may impulsively engage in high risk activities. This could lead to injury.

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Answered 10/17/2015

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