Bipolar Disorder Affects People's Lives

Abstract Bipolar disorder affects millions of people and sometimes are misdiagnosed or not diagnosed at all. This disorder affects peoples’ lives and their relationships with others. People who are diagnosed with this disorder often do not know why they are acting the way they do. People who are diagnosed with this disorder often lead to more severe conditions that may lead to self- harm to themselves or others.
Overview
Bipolar disorder is known as a depressive disorder and is a critical mental illness. This disorder can lead to interfering with relationships and interfere with work. This disorder is also called manic depression and there are two phases a manic phase and a depressive phase. The manic phase may last weeks to months and the
(National Institute of Mental Health). Around 10 million people will develop this illness over the course of their life. Only half of these people are diagnosed the proper way. There is a significant increase in mental health disorders from 1996-2006. (DBSA Alliance, 2014.Bipolar disorder is most likely to affect the younger population but at times may occur in the older population ages 40-50 years of age. (Bipolar Lives, 2017). About 35% of the population who suffers from bipolar are obese and people who have this disorder are 3 times more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes. (Bipolar Lives, 2017). All races and ethnicities are equally diagnosed with this disorder and the median age is 25 years
These conditions of this disorder may lead to severe life- threatening side effects if the person does not get treated. There is more research being done for treatment and support for patients and their loved ones. There are also many groups and people that are out there to help people suffering from this disorder. Bipolar is a life-long illness that have serious conditions if the symptoms go untreated. There is much research to help people cope and deal with their