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Research has shown that bipolar disease has a genetic component. People who are diagnosed with bipolar disease are more likely to have parents (one or two) with the disorder. The average age of onset of the disease is 25 years, with most people first becoming affected between 15 and 30 years old. However, it is important to keep in mind that children may also be affected. Elderly people who first experience bipolar disease are more likely to have some type of neurological problem like stroke or cerebrovascular disease. Even though both genders are equally as likely to be affected by mania bipolar disorder , the types of bipolar that they experience often differs. Women are more likely to experience a higher rate of rapid cycling, cyclothymia and mixed states. Cyclothymia is a milder form of bipolar disease that is characterized by many hypomanic episodes and less severe depressive episodes. It is possible for those with cyclothymia to develop more severe bipolar at a later date. Men, ...

When it comes to bipolar disorder, BPHope.com is one of the most thorough and comprehensive resources on the internet for people who want to find out as much information as possible. Whether it’s people who suffer from the disorder, or their friends and family, BPHope.com offers both first-person account articles, celebrity articles, and a community forum where people can talk one-on-one with each other about topics like symptoms, treatments, and simply what helps get them through the day. Bipolar disorder is separated into different types, and the basics are Bipolar I and Bipolar II. Bipolar I is characterized by extreme manic episodes, they may also experience mixed episodes of depression and mania, and they will experience bouts of depression, as well. Bipolar II is marked more heavily by major depressive episodes, with periods of hypomania. This type of mania is less extreme than those found with individuals who suffer from Bipolar disorder I . Someone with Bipolar II may also hav...