What is Bipolar Disorder - Causes and Symptoms?

Bipolar Disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness is characterized by extreme swings in mood, energy and activity levels and more.

Bipolar Disorder is one of the most difficult to diagnose psychological disorder that is faced by individuals. Although not very common but still bipolar disorder is quite lethal, in fact it was included in the list of 10 most disabling diseases according to the World Health Organization. Time and again confused with simple depression it is fairly difficult to diagnose bipolar disorder. Often it takes around 5 to 7 years from the time of the outbreak to the disorder getting diagnosed and the individual receiving medical help. Bipolar disorder has a real significant negative impact on social, professional and family