Bipolar disorder: Who is at risk?

Bipolar disorder is an illness with various depressive episodes. In addition, the disease provokes excitement or agitation with excessive energy levels.

Bipolar disorder also known as manic depression. Typical symptoms of mania include: Excessive energy, participation in and activities with strong feelings, rapid speech, excessive talking, loss of concentration, aggressive behavior, distorted thinking, lack of sleep, lack of interest in sex, overconfidence.
In contrast to depression, mania is bipolar depression; This is a low energy state. Symptoms of bipolar depression can include: Sadness, pessimism, social isolation, or thoughts of death or suicidal thoughts.
Patients with bipolar disorder may experience rapid mood swings from moment to moment.

The exact cause of bipolar disorder is still unknown. Scientists believe that genetic factors are one of the causes of bipolar disorder.
Some studies suggest that many factors can interact together, causing abnormalities in the function of blood vessels in the brain, leading to symptoms of bipolar disorder. Such factors include: Excessive stress, alcohol or substance abuse, lack of sleep.

Bipolar disorder affects men and women equally, as well as all races, ethnicities and socioeconomic classes.
Here are some factors that put you at a higher risk of bipolar disorder, including:
3.1 Women are more likely than men Although men and women are affected by bipolar disorder as but women are more susceptible.
Women also tend to experience more episodes of depression and emotional turmoil than men. The first state of a man with bipolar disorder may be in a manic state; Women often tend to experience a depressive state first.
Bipolar disorder can appear at any age, but usually, onset is around the age of 25.

3.2 Hereditary Bipolar Disorder Many studies have found that people with bipolar disorder often have at least one close relative with depression or bipolar disorder.
Children whose parents have the disorder have about a 10%-25% risk of developing the disorder; Children with both parents with the disorder have a 10%-50% risk of developing the disorder. If bipolar disorder is purely genetic, then all identical twins will also have the disorder.
3.3 Habits that may increase risk of bipolar disorder Sleep deprivation increases risk of mania in people with bipolar disorder. In addition, antidepressants, especially when a person is taking these drugs alone, can also trigger a transition to a manic state.
Excessive alcohol or drug use can also cause symptoms of bipolar disorder. Research has shown that about 50% of people with bipolar have a substance or alcohol abuse problem.
Some people are diagnosed with bipolar disorder after experiencing stress or trauma in life. These triggers can cause big changes in their lives.
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Reference source: webmd.com

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