- 70% of persons with two bipolar parents will be bipolar
- Untreated bipolar disorder will worsen over time becoming more frequent and severe
- Bipolar often begins with depression
- Antidepressants can induce a manic response in a person that is bipolar
- Bipolar is a serious disorder with a 15% rate of suicide
- 5-8% of the population have a bipolar spectrum disorder
- The average age of onset is 15-19
- Bipolar disorder is not diagnosed on average for 9-10 years
- 20% of those with bipolar disorder have panic disorder
- 25% of those depressed are bipolar
- 48% of those with bipolar disorder consult 3 or more professionals before receiving correct diagnosis Bipolar disorder can be caused by head injury, substance abuse or genetics
- Substance abuse or dependence is more likely during mania
- 70% of bipolars that stay up all night become manic the next day
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