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- For other uses of the term, see: Bipolar
Bipolar disorder (previously known as manic depression) is a diagnostic category describing a class of mood disorders in which the person experiences states or episodes of depression and/or mania, hypomania, and/or mixed states. Left untreated, it is a severely disabling psychiatric condition. The difference between bipolar disorder and unipolar disorder (also called major depression) — for the purpose of this introduction — is that bipolar disorder involves "energized" or "activated" mood states in addition to depressed mood states. The duration and intensity of mood states varies widely among people with the illness. Fluctuating from one mood state to another is called "cycling" or having mood swings. Mood swings cause impairment not only in one's mood, but also in one's energy level, sleep pattern, activity level, social rhythms and thinking abilities. Many people become fully disabled — for significant periods of time — and during this time have great difficulty functioning.
Etiology or causes
According to the US government's National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), "There is no single cause for bipolar disorder—rather, many factors act together to produce the illness." * Let's return to this claim at the end of this section. More on [ Bipolar disorder ]
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Bipolar Aware - Presentation of all aspects of the illness, including medication and forums. (UK)
Meta Description: [ A family guide about Bipolar Disorder. About recognition, treatment and prevention. Includes forums and chat room. ]
A Silver Lining - Provides basic info, chatroom, message boards, newsletter, and personal writings.(UK)
Meta Description: [ Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression Peer Support- Chatrooms, DSM IV, message board, personal testimonials for the newly diagnosed, extensive information, games, greeting cards and more. ]
Bipolar Chat - Provides information about various aspects of illness, as well as chat room and forum.
Meta Description: [ Bipolar Chat ]
Bipolar Disorder FAQ - Provides outlined reference to illness, based upon contributions to Usenet support groups.
Bipolar Disorder Today - Contains large selection of information about disorder.
Meta Description: [ Bipolar disorder articles, books, research, membership section, newsletter, community, family section, clinician's forum, and more. ]
Bipolar Disorder: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment - In addition to links, fact sheet provides brief summary of illness.
Meta Description: [ Signs, symptoms and treatment for bipolar disorder. Learn to recognize bipolar signs and symptoms; plan and evaluate a personalized treatment program. Includes selected resources for family and friends. ]
Bipolar Help Center - Covers various aspects of the illness, including caregiver resources. Provided by a pharmaceutical company.
Bipolar Hope - Offers brief description of illness, extensive listing of resources, and ezboard discussion group link.
Bipolar I Disorder - Fact sheet contains extensive listing of links to articles and additional sources.
Bipolar World - Support and educational web site includes chat room, forums, email list.
Meta Description: [ Comprehensive information and support for individuals with Bipolar Disorder, Ask the Doctor, Personal Stories, Chat, Mailing Lists, Columnists, Expressions and more. Experience the warmth and friendliness of our ]
BPrayer - For significant others only; offers information, Christian support, resources, discussion group.
Meta Description: [ Support and education for Christian family and friends with Bipolar loved ones. ]
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Coping with Bipolar Disorder - Quickly reviews the illness's attributes.
Foundation for Genetic Education and Counseling: Bipolar Disorder - Highlights nonprofit promoting understanding of genetics in relationship to this and other disorders.
Fyreniyce - Discusses basic concepts, self-medication, illness's tie to creativity. Moderates email discussion group, chat room. (Australia)
Meta Description: [ FyrenIyce--We *really* speak bipolar here. Get support, empowerment, and learn to think your way to a little peace. Bipolars speak for themselves. ]
Guide to Bipolar Disorder - Covers various aspects of the illness; includes links, resources, and message boards.
HealthyPlace: Bipolar Community - Provides various information about illness, as well as optional sign up for mailing list.
Lithium: Mineral And Drug - Describes history and current uses of this salt in treatment of mood disorders.
Meta Description: [ Lithium : Checklist, Mineral and Drug, Development of Treatment, Uses, Side Effects and Precautions. ]
Manic Moments: A Bipolar's World - Basic information also includes writings, various mailing lists, and chat room.
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Mayo Clinic: Bipolar Disorder - Medical encyclopedia outlines basic facts of this disorder.
National Institute of Mental Health: Bipolar Disorder - NIMH overview of the illness.
National Mental Health Association: Bipolar Disorder and African Americans - Discusses underreporting among this racial group.
Neuroscience for Kids: Bipolar Disorder - Aimed at young audience, teaches basics, including childhood disorder.
Meta Description: [ bipolar disorder ]
Northern County Psychiatric Associates: Bipolar Disorder - Essays touch upon various aspects of illness, including childhood disorder.
Meta Description: [ Articles on different aspects of bioplar disorder including medication, family issues and substance abuse ]
Pendulum Resources - Consumer written information, including writings and email discussion group.
Meta Description: [ Manic Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Support Forums, NewsInformation and Resources.
Since 1994, Pendulum Resources has been the web's premier consumer resource
for information on Manic Depression and Bipolar Disorder. ]
Psychology Information Online: Bipolar Depression - Mental health encyclopedia covers various aspects of illness.
Meta Description: [ Information about bipolar depression, depression treatment, and facts about bipolar disorder ]
The Icarus Project - Writings, art, and photography concerning various aspects of this illness. Members may submit articles, participate in forums.
Meta Description: [ Creating a new culture and language that resonates with our actual experiences of bipolar disorder and other "mental illness" diagnoses. Swimming against the mainstream and learning to use our dangerous gifts. Writings, art, community forums, activism, and local groups. ]
The Psychopharmacology of Bipolar Disorder - A guide to medications, written by a psychiatrist, aimed at professionals.
Understanding Bipolar Disorder - Explains the illness's basics, from a Christian perspective.
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