Previously called manic depression, bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes severe mood changes and unusual shifts in energy, activity levels, behavior, and thinking. It is classified into four groups, namely bipolar I disorder, bipolar II disorder, cyclothymic disorder, and bipolar disorder induced by any other condition or medication. The mood of the person with this disorder varies from being extremely energized to being very sad or feeling hopeless.
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Do suicidal thoughts and mood swings define bipolar disorder?
Query: Hello doctor, I have three kids. My oldest is 16 years and she is a bit hard to deal with. I have been noticing her change of moods everyday. My mother, older sister, and younger brother told my middle son, that they hate her, no one wants her close. She had a rough break up, she says she hates lif... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Going by the description of your daughter's life circumstances and events, she seems to be in depression definitely. Is she in bipolar depression can only be determined if she exhibits the following. 1) Cycles of depression and mania. 2) There should be discrete episod... Read Full »
Will bipolar disorder result in behavioral changes?
Query: Hello doctor, My 76-year-old high-functional mom was just diagnosed with bipolar. She has confusion, agitation, hallucinations, aggression, yelling, and some hours of clarity mixed with the above. For the past ten years, I have seen this behavior with her whenever she has an infection (usually UTI).... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the description of the problem your mother is facing. And I think you are completely right. I do not know how the hospital staff completely messed up your mother's case. What your mother is facing is delirium induced by a general medical condition... Read Full »