Signs and Symptoms
What is the biggest symptom of bipolar disorder?
Extreme shifts in mood and energy
What can cause Bipolar disorder?
Genetics and Family History
What is the most common treatment for Bipolar Disorder
Therapy or lifelong medication
Does bipolar disorder only have one type?
No, Bipolar disorder actually has 7 types, unlike what many people think
Depression and Bipolar Support helps with educational ____ and wellness ___
Resources and tracking
What can some extreme cases experience___
Hallucinations and false beliefs
What is a risk of having BP?
Substance use
Can Bipolar Disorder be permanently treated?
No, it is a lifelong disorder
Aren't people with bipolar disorder just moody?
No, the extreme highs and lows and mood swings of bipolar are very different from moodiness
National Alliance on Mental Health offer support ____
groups
What do the highs mean?
It is a severe energy state that can cause a break from reality.
Bipolar disorder can also cause _____________
Manic Episodes
If struggling with an immediate Bipolar issue, you should contact
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Isn't bipolar disorder mainly mania?
No, bipolar disorder has a wide range of mood disturbances like depression, hypomania, and mania
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides free help for people in a manic ___
episode
What do the lows mean?
A major depressive episode causes severe emotional pain and disrupts day-to-day life
Bipolar can lead to struggling in school and losing ___
Jobs
Who can you see to talk about Bipolar Disorder with?
Trusted adult or counselor
Isn't mania fun and exciting?
No, it may feel good, have lots of energy, and can go without sleep for long periods of time. While this might sound appealing, mania can also be an extremely unpleasant experience characterized by irritability, restlessness, and feeling out of control.
International Bipolar Foundation has support ____ and care____
support listings and care givers
What is a symptom of the lows?
Feeling sad, empty, hopeless
Bipolar can lead to signs of Depression and ___
selfharm
Who should you seek support for with Bipolar Disorder?
Close family or friends
Can't people stop taking their meds once their manic episodes are under control?
No, the meds also help prevent future manic episodes
National Institute of Mental Health has clinical information and medical guides to hlp diagnose _____ and find _____ for them
Bipolar and treatments