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Bipolar 1 Disorder: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
What is bipolar 1 disorder? Bipolar 1 disorder (also known as manic depression or manic-depressive disorder) is a condition of the brain characterized by alternating episodes of extreme depression and euphoria. Bipolar I disorder sufferers have experienced at least one manic episode. When a manic episode occurs, the person is affected by an abnormally high…