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Bipolar disorder also known as manic depression is a treatable illness marked by extreme changes in mood, thought, energy and behavior.It usually begins in late adolescence often appearing as depression during teen years although it can start in early childhood or later in life. An equal number of men and women develop this illness men tend to begin with a manic episode, women with a depressive episode and it is found among all ages, races, ethnic groups and social classes. The illness tends to run in families and appears to have a genetic link. Like depression and other serious illnesses, bipolar disorder can also negatively affect spouses and partners, family members, friends and coworkers.

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Bipola r disorder differs significantly from clinical depression, although the symptoms for the depressive phase of the illness are similar. Most people who have bipolar disorder talk about experiencing highs and low the highs are periods of mania the lows periods of depression. These swings can be severe, ranging from extreme energy to deep despair. The severity of the mood swings and the way they disrupt normal life activities distinguish bipolar mood episodes from ordinary mood changes.

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