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Bipolar Disorder is a mental disorder that causes changes in mood, energy, and functionality. It can be categorized into three different conditions Bipolar I, Bipolar II , and Cyclothymic. People suffering from Bipolar disorder have extreme emotional states that occur at distinct times, also called as mood episodes. These mood episodes can further be categorized in manic, hypomanic, and depressive periods. Bipolar I disorder is discussed below. Bipolar I Disorder Those with Bipolar I disorder experience dramatic mood swings. During the manic episode, they might feel on top of the world or uncomfortably irritated. During depressive episode, they may feel sad or hopeless, with periods of normal moods in between of these episodes. Bipolar I can more easily be diagnosed when a person is experiencing a manic episode. Manic Episode The manic episode is a period of at least one week when the person is very high spirited or is extremely irritated for an unknown reason. The person has

Bipolar Disorder is a serious but often misunderstood mental disorder, causing dramatic shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels. These shifts normally consist of manic and depression stages, but there can also be periods of hypomanic and mixed episodes. A person with manic episodes might experience extreme overconfidence and happiness, with bouts of irritability and anger. These periods are accompanied by racing thoughts, insomnia, phases of being impulsive, and the diagnosed may even talk faster than normal. A hypomanic episode is similar to manic episode, but these tend to be shorter and are less severe. A depressive episode has feelings of being sad, loneliness, and low self-esteem. Someone in the middle of a depressive episode loses interest in things they typically enjoy and often has difficulty focusing, will sleep less, and may even have suicidal thoughts.  A mixed episode includes both the symptoms of mania and depression at the same time. Types of bipolar disorder

Many high-profile celebrities have been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, which was formerly known as manic depression. More than 5.7 million adult Americans, or about 2.6% of the US population, age 18 and older have been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Bipolar Disorder has varying levels of severity, and in critical cases, there is a high risk of suicide and self-harm. This is a kind of mental illness that does not discriminate based on money, fame, or privilege. Despite all the success and esteem, many celebrities suffer from bipolar disorder. Here’s a look on some of the most famous celebrities diagnosed as bipolar. Many of them have gone on to become advocates of mental health. Demi Lovato Demi Lovato was diagnosed with bipolar symptoms when she entered a rehab at the age of 22. Her take on bipolar diagnosis: “I felt relieved when I found out. Like I'm not completely crazy; there's a medical reason for all of it.&quo