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What to do if i have bipolar 2 disorder, what are the odds that my children will inherit bipolar disorder?
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A Chance: Children with a parent or sibling who has bipolar disorder are four to six times more likely to develop the illness compared to children who do not.
Answered 2/16/2014
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