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What complications can arise if bipolar disorder is left untreated?
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If a person tends to ignore the signs of bipolar disorder, then it could only lead to a downward spiral. A persons normal life is affected if he or she does not opt for treatment. The occasional depressive episodes and mood swings can make one feel fatigued. There are times when hallucinations can occur because of untreated bipolar symptoms. People
What is considered a serious mental illness?
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Serious mental illnesses include major depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and borderline personality disorder. All mental disorders fall along a continuum of severity.
Do people experience different signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder?
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There is not that huge a difference between bipolar signs among women and men. Both men and women might feel low and depressive moments that can create a major effect on their mood. One of the signs that is most common among women is hypomania. In this condition, mood swings and elevated emotion occur. These are not that intense in comparison to ma