Bipolar disorder affects both adults and children by causing little sleep, racing thoughts, and possible addictions that strain relationships. It feels like one's mind is constantly changing modes. Bipolar is treated through talk therapy, mood stabilizing medications like Lamictal and lithium, and sometimes electroconvulsive therapy or support groups. Famous people who were diagnosed with bipolar disorder include Jim Carrey, Robin Williams, Edgar Allen Poe, and Vincent van Gogh.

1. Bipolar
What it is, How it affects, and How it’s treated

2. Medical Definition
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3. Effects of Bipolar
 Affects both adults and
children*
 Little sleep, Racing
thoughts, alcohol and
drug addictions possible*
 Nearly impossible to
control on own and not
always obvious you are
having an “episode”
 Strains relationships
 It feels like your mind is
in “ping pong” mode
*Mental Health Disorders Sourcebook

4. Treatments and Support
 Talk therapy
 Mood stabilizer
medications:
Lamictal, Prozac, Lithium Mission
To eliminate Bipolar Disorder
 Electroconvulsive therapy
through the advancement of
(Electroshock) research; to promote and
 Support groups enhance care and support
services; and to erase
associated stigma through
public education.
http://www.internationalbipolarfoundation.org

5. Famous People
Diagnosed with Bipolar
 Jim Carey
 Robin Williams
 Edgar Allen Poe
 Theodore Roosevelt
 Vincent van Gogh
 Ludwig van Beethoven
 Jimi Hendrix
http://www.mental-health-today.com