4 Things to Know About Bipolar Depression
3. Anyone is at risk
Although it is quite rare for children to suffer from bipolar disorder, it is possible for some to develop these symptoms as a kid. Typically though it starts in the late teens and before the age of 25.
4. There are four types of Bipolar depression
Bipolar I Disorder, Bipolar II Disorder, Bipolar Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (BP-NOS) and Cyclothymic Disorder, or Cyclothymia. A severe form of the disorder is called Rapid-cycling Bipolar Disorder.
Although there are medications available to treat bipolar disorder, not everyone reacts the same way to medication and will have to try a few before they find the right one. Mood stabilizers are usually the first choice in the treatment of bipolar depression. Anti-depressants, herbal supplements and electroconvulsive therapy are other treatments available for bipolar depression.
