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Bipolar disorder, formerly sometimes called manic depression, is more common than you probably realize—about 4% of US adults will experience it at some point, according to the NIH—and too often misunderstood. In honor of World Bipolar Day, let's take a moment to debunk some myths: |
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Mania and depression are always bipolar symptoms |
Mania and depression are always bipolar symptoms
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Periods of mania and depression may be symptoms of bipolar disorder, or of another condition. A diagnosis requires evaluation by a mental health professional. |
Periods of mania and depression may be symptoms of bipolar disorder, or of another condition. A diagnosis requires evaluation by a mental health professional. |
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Bipolar disorder is disabling |
Bipolar disorder is disabling |
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Medication and therapy can successfully treat or manage the symptoms of bipolar bisorder so that people can live full, productive lives after diagnosis. |
Medication and therapy can successfully treat or manage the symptoms of bipolar disorder so that people can live full, productive lives after diagnosis. |
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Bipolar disorders is a single diagnosis |
Bipolar disorders is a single diagnosis |
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There are multiple different types of bipolar disorder including bipolar I, bipolar II, and cyclothymia, which may require different treatment approaches. |
There are multiple different types of bipolar disorder including bipolar I, bipolar II, and cyclothymia, which may require different treatment approaches. |
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If you or a loved one lives with bipolar disorder, or you’re concerned about symptoms, reaching out to a provider is an important way to get support. Talkspace therapists and psychiatry providers are experienced at treating Bipolar Disorder, and are covered by most insurance plans. |
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