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Created with Fabric.js 1.4.5 Bipolar Disorder By Jane Lindsley Children show different signs than adults. (mostly mood related symptoms and not the other symptoms) FACTS: People with bipolar disorder have many different symptoms but the two main is periods of depression and mania:Symptoms of mania include:~racing speech and thoughts~increased energy~decreased need for sleep~ETC.Symptoms of depression include:~loss of interest in usual activities~prolonged sad or irritable mood~loss of energy or fatigue~anger, worry, and anxiety~thoughts of death or suicide~ETC. Bipolar disorder cannot be cured, but it can be treated effectively over the long-term. Proper treatment, like counciling, helps many people with bipolar disorder. Even those with the most severe forms of the illness can gain better control of their mood swings and related symptoms. Because it is a lifelong illness, long-term, continuous treatment is needed. However, even with proper treatment, mood changes can occur. Anyone can get bipolar disorder but it is most common for people with a family member who has it to get it. Causes- Scientists are studying the possible causes of bipolar disorder.Most scientists agree that there is no single cause. Rather, many factors likely act together to produce the illness or increase risk. - NIMH website People who struggle with Bipolar Disorder may have some of these problems:-Relationship problems-School and work problems-Self-harm behaviors-Substance abuse-Legal problems In MRIs scientist found that certain parts of the brain like the frontal cortex mature differently for people with or without a disorder and finding brain changes in theyouth will help researchers find out if their will be a problem in the future. Someone with Bipolar Disorder will have unusual and extreme changes in mood, behavior, and energy levels every day that last most of the day, for at least a week at a time. This change in mood and behavior is very likely to be noticeable to family, friends, co-workers, and teachers. A person with Bipolar Disorder may have a lot of trouble sleeping and being calm, or may have trouble feeling good enough to do everyday things. Citations http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/bipolar-disorder/index.shtmlhttp://youngwomenshealth.org/2014/07/23/bipolar-disorder/http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/mental_health/bipolar.html#
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