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in Bipolar Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Mania, Medication, Mental Health

Bipolar Disorder by the Numbers: 25 = The average age of bipolar diagnosis. 50/50 = How bipolar affects men and women. 10M = Number of Americans with bipolar disorder. 83% = Percentage of patients with severe symptoms. 4 = The number of forms the disorder can take.

Signs of Bipolar. Mania: Extremely high energy. Grandiose levels of self-esteem. Loud, rapid speech. Very little need for sleep. Engaging in risky behaviors, like unprotected sex. Depression: Feelings of lethargy, both physically and mentally, A sense of personal worthlessness, Eating too much or too little, Overwhelming sadness, Thoughts of suicide.

Common Bipolar Treatments. Mood Stabilizers: These aptly named meds help even out the swings, lessening the chance of high highs and low lows. Give 'em time to work: They take a few weeks to kick in.

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