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Facts:
            "Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic depression, is a mood disorder that causes radical shifts in mood, energy, and the ability to carry out everyday tasks. People with bipolar disorder experience periods of intense emotions and changes in behavior, called “mood episodes,” which can last days to weeks. " - N.I.H.

Bi-Polar

            Approximately 2.8% of people have Bipolar Disorder (That's about 7 million people). - N.A.M.I.

Types of Bipolar Disorder:

          Type 1: Episodes of mania that last at least 7 days (may require hospitalization). Depression may follow (may last for weeks). If the mania and depression are simultaneous, its a "mixed episode".

          Type 2: Pattern of depressive and hypomanic (mood elevation that increases energy, agitation, and pressured speech) episode. "The mania is not as intense as bipolar 1 but the depressive episodes are severe and may last longer."

          Cyclothymic Disorder: More frequent shifts between mood swings (called rapid cycling). "The highs are consistent with hypomania symptoms and the lows are mild to moderate depression."

- Single Care

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