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Conditions›Mental disorder›Mood disorders›Bipolar disorder (manic depression)›Bipolar I disorder

Bipolar I disorder

Is a mood disorder characterized by at least 1 manic or mixed episode, with history of 1 or more major depressive episode. It is a type of manic depression. It is not accounted for by schizoaffective disorder or superimposed on schizophrenic disorder, delusional disorder, or other psychotic disorders, or relates to medical illnesses or substances or toxins/medications.
Dr. Alan Ali
Dr. Alan Alireviewed this
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Is a type of:Bipolar disorder (manic depression)
How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common is it?

Common

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