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Can you just develop bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder can occur at any age, although it often develops between the ages of 15 and 19 and rarely develops after 40. Men and women from all backgrounds are equally likely to develop bipolar disorder. The pattern of mood swings in bipolar disorder varies widely.
Is it possible to develop bipolar disorder later in life?
Sometimes, a person may receive a bipolar disorder diagnosis later in life. This is called late onset bipolar disorder, or older age bipolar disorder. This does not necessarily mean that the condition is new. A person could have been living with bipolar disorder for years and only recently received a diagnosis.
When does bipolar develop?
Although bipolar disorder can occur at any age, typically it’s diagnosed in the teenage years or early 20s. Symptoms can vary from person to person, and symptoms may vary over time.
Are You born with bipolar or do you develop it?
Scientists believe that bipolar disorder is the result of a complicated relationship between genetic and environmental factors. Research suggests that a person is born with a “vulnerability” to bipolar illness, which means that they are more prone to developing the disorder.
Would you marry someone with bipolar disorder?
If you’re married to someone living with bipolar disorder, you already know it’s a rough ride sometimes. The mood swings can make your days together sometimes exhilarating and other times frustrating. Yet you and your bipolar spouse can beat the dire statistics that predict the end of many of these marital unions.
How to tell if you have bipolar?
Whenever you feel down,have sudden and constant changes of mood or you notice some severe or depressive symptoms of mania,go to see a specialist.
What is it like to live with a bipolar person?
Living with a bipolar person can be extremely stressful, both emotionally and financially. Bipolar people can have immense energy and spend lots of money when they are on a high, then be depressed for days immediately after.