Bipolar affective disorder

Bipolar disorder (BD), also known as bipolar disorder, is a common mental disorder with manic episodes and depressive episodes (typical features). The first onset can be seen at any age.

The etiology of bipolar disorder is unknown, and its pathogenesis involves many factors such as biology, psychology and social environment. Biological factors mainly involve heredity, neurobiochemistry, neuroendocrine and nerve regeneration. The interaction with psychosocial factors is very complicated, and psychological pressure can induce this obstacle, especially in negative life events, such as interpersonal relationships, unemployment, persecution, money problems, denial of others, physical diseases and so on.

Clinical manifestations of bipolar disorder;

1. depressive episode: mainly depression, accompanied by slow thinking and reduced speech movements;

2. Manic episode: mainly high mood, accompanied by thinking escape, increased action and reckless behavior;

3. Mixed seizure: symptoms of depression and mania occur at the same time, which belongs to mixed seizure.

Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness that needs professional medical diagnosis and treatment. If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of bipolar disorder, please seek professional medical help as soon as possible.