Bipolar disorder is a being diagnosed in children as young as six years old in recent years.  Some doctors think this is a good assessment of many children while others think the diagnosis is overdone.  While it may be just an intellectual controversy to some, others who know a child who may have bipolar disorder will not be amused.  It is important therefore to take into account all the facets of the disorder. (…)

There have been many famous people with bipolar disorder, or thought now to have had it based on their lifeworks and stories.  There have been so many, in fact, that it is considered by some to be a mark of genius.  That may or may not be true, but it is easy to see why the connection in made after a look at the many famous people with bipolar disorder. (…)

From historical figures to celebrities to everyday people, there are many people with bipolar disorder.  Whether one hears of these people on television or in real life, the question often arises as to how they know they have bipolar disorder.  So, what are the symptoms of bipolar disorder? (…)

There may come a time when a person needs to determine if a loved one needs to seek help for his or her problems.  In fact, there may come a time for many when it is important to be able to recognize bipolar disorder symptoms. (…)

Bipolar disorder, or manic depression, is a mental illness which causes mood swings and mood cycling.  Mood cycling refers to the transition between mania and depression.  Mania, or manic episodes, typically consist of feelings of elation and invincibility, and cause disorientation, lack of sleep, and obsessive behaviors.  Depression typically consists of feelings of overwhelming sadness and low self worth. (…)