As per this bipolar topic, they explained, What Is Bipolar Disorder and What Causes It?

Bipolar disorder, sometimes called manic depression or manic-depressive illness, in this disorder extreme shifts in mood, energy level and behavior. Everyone has ups and downs, but people with bipolar disorder have higher "highs" and lower "lows." They may repeatedly go from feeling very energetic or extremely irritable to feeling crushing sadness and hopelessness. Bipolar disorder is a lifelong illness with no cure, but it can be successfully treated.

There are several types of bipolar disorder, each defined by the severity and pattern of manic and depressive episodes. Recognition of bipolar disorder is critical since, left untreated, it can have significant negative impact on a person’s life. In addition, the treatment of bipolar disorder is different from that for the more common “unipolar” depression.

Though the cause or causes of bipolar disorder have yet to be uncovered, scientists are working on identifying a genetic connection. New research is looking at genes that are thought to be linked to the development of bipolar disorder as well as schizophrenia.

How Do I Know If I Have Bipolar Disorder?

An equal number of men and women develop bipolar disorder. Men tend to begin with a manic episode while women more often start with an episode of depression. The alternating episodes of mania and depression that define bipolar disorder can differ greatly from person to person. They can last from a few hours to a few months and may occur several times a year or only rarely. The defining characteristic of bipolar disorder is the occurrence of mania or hypomania. Hypomania is similar to mania but the symptoms are less severe and less disabling.

Some people have symptoms of mania and depression at the same time. Doctors call this a mixed state. In between manic and depressive episodes, people with bipolar disorder often feel well and have no symptoms of the illness. Often people do not recognize their bipolar disorder as an illness, and some go undiagnosed and without treatment for years.

 

Dr Anshul Mahajan: Dr Anshul Mahajan 

Consultant psychiatrist 

Manas hospital Ludhiana 

Dr Akshit Mahajan 

Consultant psychiatrist 

Manas hospital Ludhiana