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Could i be born with a genetic predisposition to bipolar disorder?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: There's an incompletely understood genetic connection in bipolar disorder. The most convincing evidence is studies of monozygotic twins, in which there's increased likelihood of bipolar disorder in both twins if one presents with this disorder. Children of bipolar parents are at higher risk than others, of developing a mood disorder. Growing up with a bipolar parent brings risks also.

Answered 6/19/2015

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