Bipolar disorder does not cause other disorders. However, people with bipolar disorder have an increased risk of simultaneously having or developing other mental disorders or substance dependence problems.
International Society for Bipolar Disorders was created in 1999.
This is a huge online group for people suffering from mental disorders : http://www.mdjunction.com/bipolar
People suffering from bulimia are often found to have anxiety disorders, OCD, bipolar disorders or depression, body dysmorphic disorder.
Yes, just like people, they can be bipolar, or get nervous easily.
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depression and bipolar disorders
Some of the possible symptoms of bipolar disorders include a really good mood that changes to bad quickly, difficulty to concentrate and increased "pleasure behaviours." Activities such as sex, shopping or drug abuse are some of the things that people with bipolar disorder do in excess. Bipolar disorder symptoms are sometimes similar to depression as the two are closely linked.
Yes, a lot of people diagnosed with OCD also are diagnosed with other anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder.
I have rapid-cycling bipolar disorder and have been prescribed Wellbutrin, along with a mood stabilizer.
Typical estimate for bipolar is about 3% of population, probably higher due to undiagnosed cases. Typical estimate for all mood disorders at some time in one's life (including isolated episodes) is about 10% of population.
People with mental disorders frequently react differently to drugs than other people -- even others with the same problems. Thus, we cannot answer the question directly. Generally, it is not a good idea for people to self-medicate bipolar disorder. We suggest listening to your doctor if you truly want to recover.