Imagine, though, what it would be like to have extended periods of extreme highs and lows that don’t match up with whatever else is going on in your life and that you can’t control. People with bipolar disorder, a serious illness, are on this kind of a roller coaster, and it can wreak havoc on their relationships, jobs, and well-being. There is no cure for bipolar disorder, but there is effective treatment available.
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Seven things you should know about Bipolar
Bipolar disorder is not as rare as you might think; approximately 3 in 100 Americans have bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder is a serious illness; researchers estimate that between 25% and 50% of people with bipolar disorder attempt suicide
Some people still refer to bipolar disorder by its older name, manic depression
Rates of bipolar disorder are similar across men and women, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status
Bipolar disorder usually appears in the teens or early 20s
Good treatments are available for bipolar disorder, and many people are able to manage the illness and live happy, healthy lives
A combination of medication and psychotherapy is the most effective treatment for bipolar disorder
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