Do you know much about bipolar disorder, it used to be known as manic depression that causes depression and elevated mood.
I have heard of it b ut don't know much about it.  What causes Bi-polar disorder, or do they not know?
They really don't understand what causes it but feel that environmental and genetic factors influence it.
So i guess you would have to have a family history with Bi-polar disorder.  Is it treatable, or is it fatal?
crying, a negative outlook on life, and poor eye contact with others. The risk of suicide among those with the illness is high at greater than 6 percent over 20 years, while self-harm occurs in 30–40 percent. Other mental health issues such as anxiety disorders and substance use disorder are commonly associated with bipolar disorder.
The causes are not clearly understood, but both environmental and genetic factors play a role. Many genes of small effect contribute to risk. Environmental risk factors include a history of childhood abuse and
large proportion of schizophrenics do not have self-awareness of their illness for many factors and severity of reasoning of their diagnoses.
Disorders Bipolar disorder.
Bipolar disorder is an illness that causes shifts in mood, energy, and ability to function. Self-awareness is crucial in those suffering from this disease, as they must be able to distinguish between feeling a certain way because of the disorder or because of separate issues. "Personality, behavior, and dysfunction affect your bipolar disorder, so you must 'know' yourself