Bipolar Disorders: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Formerly called manic-depressive disorder, bipolar disorder is a mood disorder, frequently associated with other disorders such as drug addiction or anxiety disorders among others. According to the latest statistics, about 46 million people suffer from bipolar disorder worldwide, and the disease affects about 1% of people over the age of 18. If bipolar disorder is not diagnosed and treated correctly, it can have serious consequences for the patient and their environment. How does bipolar disorder manifest? The diagnosis of bipolar disorder is not so simple. Often the disease is confused with depression, schizophrenia or other anxiety disorders. Symptoms vary according to manic, hypomanic, mixed and depressive episodes. People with bipolar disorder are unaware of their condition and perceive the first two phases of the disease as normal. The manic episode The manic episode is characterized by hyperactivity and increased energy up to elation, f...