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When I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder the year I turned 50, it was certainly a shock. But as a journalist, knowing a little bit about a lot of things, I didn't suffer the misconception that depression was all in my head or a mark of poor character. I knew it was a disease, and, like all diseases, was treatable.
Jane Pauley

Meaning of "bipolar disorder" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BIPOLAR DISORDER

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BIPOLAR DISORDER

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Bipolar disorder is a noun.
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WHAT DOES BIPOLAR DISORDER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder, also known as bipolar affective disorder, manic-depressive illness, or affective psychosis, is a mental illness characterized by periods of elevated mood and periods of depression. The elevated mood is significant and is known as mania or hypomania depending on the severity. During mania an individual feels or acts abnormally happy, energetic, or irritable. They often make poorly thought out decisions with little regard to the consequences. The need for sleep is usually reduced. During periods of depression there may be crying, poor eye contact with others, and a negative outlook on life. The risk of suicide among those with the disorder is high at greater than 6% over 20 years, while self harm occurs in 30-40%. Other mental health issues such as anxiety disorder and drug misuse are commonly associated. The cause is not clearly understood, but both genetic and environmental factors play a role. Typically many genes are involved. Environmental factors include long term stress and a history of childhood abuse.

Definition of bipolar disorder in the English dictionary

The definition of bipolar disorder in the dictionary is a mental health problem characterized by an alternation between extreme euphoria and deep depression.

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WORDS THAT END LIKE BIPOLAR DISORDER

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Synonyms and antonyms of bipolar disorder in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «bipolar disorder» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BIPOLAR DISORDER

Find out the translation of bipolar disorder to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of bipolar disorder from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «bipolar disorder» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

双相情感障碍
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

trastorno bipolar
570 millions of speakers

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bipolar disorder
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

द्विध्रुवी विकार
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

اضطراب ثنائي القطب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

биполярное расстройство
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

transtorno bipolar
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দ্বিপক্ষীয় ব্যাধি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

troubles bipolaires
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

gangguan bipolar
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

bipolaren Störung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

双極性障害
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

양극성 장애
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

kelainan bipolar
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

rối loạn lưỡng cực
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இருமுனை சீர்குலைவு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

द्विध्रुवीय डिसऑर्डर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

bipolar bozukluk
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

disturbo bipolare
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zaburzenie dwubiegunowe
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

біполярні розлади
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tulburare bipolara
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

διπολική διαταραχή
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

bipolêre versteuring
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

bipolär sjukdom
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

bipolar lidelse
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of bipolar disorder

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BIPOLAR DISORDER»

The term «bipolar disorder» is quite widely used and occupies the 30.656 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BIPOLAR DISORDER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about bipolar disorder

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10 QUOTES WITH «BIPOLAR DISORDER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word bipolar disorder.
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Ned Beatty
I've had this problem since I was in my 20s. They don't call it manic depression anymore. They call it a bipolar disorder, and I'm a Type 2.
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Andy Behrman
In total, I was diagnosed with depression by eight psychotherapists and psychiatrists over a period of thirteen years. Diagnosed wrong. Absolutely wrong. My accurate diagnosis was manic depression, or what we call bipolar disorder today.
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Claire Danes
People with bipolar disorder have difficulty with boundaries.
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Pete Earley
Sometimes I feel the only way I can get a major publisher interested in mental illness is if I find a character who has bipolar disorder and is also a love-sick vampire attending an English school called Hogwarts. But I'm not giving up.
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Stephen Fry
The point about manic depression or bipolar disorder, as it's now more commonly called, is that it's about mood swings. So, you have an elevated mood. When people think of manic depression, they only hear the word depression. They think one's a depressive. The point is, one's a manic-depressive.
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Kay Redfield Jamison
One of things so bad about depression and bipolar disorder is that if you don't have prior awareness, you don't have any idea what hit you.
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Kay Redfield Jamison
I have had manic-depressive illness, also known as bipolar disorder, since I was 18 years old. It is an illness that ensures that those who have it will experience a frightening, chaotic and emotional ride. It is not a gentle or easy disease.
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Eric Millegan
Bipolar disorder is a scary disease, but it is manageable. And I feel blessed that I was able to get the right attention and the right medication to deal with my specific illness.
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Eric Millegan
I was hoping that I could say stuff about mental illness that maybe people didn't know. You know, speak up for bipolar disorder and let people know a little bit more about it that they may not have known.
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Jane Pauley
When I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder the year I turned 50, it was certainly a shock. But as a journalist, knowing a little bit about a lot of things, I didn't suffer the misconception that depression was all in my head or a mark of poor character. I knew it was a disease, and, like all diseases, was treatable.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BIPOLAR DISORDER»

Discover the use of bipolar disorder in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to bipolar disorder and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder: A 4-Step Plan for You and ...
The authors offer those with Bipolar Disorder a four-step plan towards managing the illness and creating lasting stability.
Julie A. Fast, John Preston, 2008
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Bipolar Disorder: Clinical and Neurobiological Foundations
The book provides a comprehensive, yet focused, reference work on bipolar disorder for both trainees and practising psychiatrists. The two editors are leaders in the field who have published extensively on bipolar disorder.
Lakshmi N. Yatham, Mario Maj, 2011
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Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder: Understanding and ...
This book explains the symptoms of your partner’s disorder and offers strategies for preventing them and responding to these symptoms when they do occur.
Julie A. Fast, John Preston, 2012
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Bipolar Disorder
Explains bipolar disorder including its types, diagnosis, and treatment and offers strategies for dealing with this illness in oneself and others.
Judith Peacock, 2000
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Living With Someone Who's Living With Bipolar Disorder: A ...
An essential resource for anyone who has a close relationship with a person who is bipolar This book provides a much-needed resource for family and friends of the more than 5 million American adults suffering from bipolar disorder.
Chelsea Lowe, Bruce M. Cohen, MD, PhD, 2010
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Facing Bipolar: The Young Adult's Guide to Dealing with ...
In this book you'll discover: How therapy and medications can help When and how to tell your friends, roommates, and teachers The four key factors that will bring more stability to your life How to develop a support network and access ...
Russ Federman, J. Anderson Thomson, 2010
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Bipolar Disorder For Dummies
Bipolar Disorder For Dummies explains the brain chemistry behind the disease and covers the latest medications and therapies.
Candida Fink, M.D., Joe Kraynak, 2012
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Living Well with Depression and Bipolar Disorder
The first book to help patients recognize this diversity of the disorder, Living Well with Depression and Bipolar Disorder will help sufferers begin to reclaim their lives.
John McManamy, 2009
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New Hope For People With Bipolar Disorder Revised 2nd ...
The second edition of this groundbreaking guidebook provides up-to-date treatments and compassionate guidance for anyone affected by bipolar disorder—from the recently diagnosed to chronic sufferers and their families.
Jan Fawcett, M.D., Bernard Golden, Ph.D., Nancy Rosenfeld, 2010
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Bipolar Disorder
Presents general information about bipolar disorder, including the symptoms of its two phases, its causes, how it is treated, and how people with the disorder manage their symptoms.
Basia Leonard, Joann Jovinelly, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BIPOLAR DISORDER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term bipolar disorder is used in the context of the following news items.
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Seeking Better Ways to Treat the Lows of Bipolar Disorder
Distinguishing between regular depression and bipolar disorder is one of the toughest calls psychiatrists face. The symptoms are often similar, ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
2
Study: Antidepressants Can Worsen Rapid Cycling In Bipolar …
SSRI antidepressants are linked to deteriorating emotional rapid cycling in patients suffering from bipolar disorder, researchers suggest. «The Inquisitr, Jul 15»
3
Ashley Greene 'researched bipolar disorder' to prepare for zombie role
Speaking exclusively to Metro.co.uk, Ashley said she researched people with bipolar disorder because her zombie character of Evelyn in ... «Metro, Jul 15»
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How ex-Cowboys DE, Hall-of-Famer Charles Haley tackles bipolar
They note that after years of struggling with bipolar disorder, Haley now manages the dramatic mood swings through therapy, medicine and ... «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»
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Poor Sleep Linked to Mood Swings in Women with Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. «NDTV, Jul 15»
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Poor Sleep Can Worsen Bipolar Disorder Symptoms in Women
Women with bipolar disorder who have sleep problems are more likely to experience negative moods. Erika Saunders, MD, chair of department ... «Psychiatry Advisor, Jul 15»
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Comorbid anxiety 'a crucial target' for treatment in bipolar disorder
Almost half of patients with bipolar disorder will have comorbid anxiety disorder in their lifetime, show the findings of a systematic review and ... «News-Medical.net, Jul 15»
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The Long and Winding Road to Bipolar Disorder
Leverich GS, Post RM, Keck PE Jr, et al: The poor prognosis of childhood-onset bipolar disorder. J Pediatr 2007; 150:485–490 CrossRef, ... «Am J Psychiatry, Jul 15»
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Ex-deputy dean of Sion hospital suffered from bipolar disorder
Dr Pai was suffering from manic depressive psychosis – commonly known as bipolar disorder – since long years and was under psychiatric ... «Daily News & Analysis, Jul 15»
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For women with bipolar disorder, sleep quality affects mood
HERSHEY, Pa. -- Poor sleep is associated with negative mood in women with bipolar disorder, according to researchers at Penn State College ... «Penn State News, Jun 15»

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