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Explain the behavioral/functional changes that can occur as a result of bi-polar disorder. Describe the suspected or known causes for bi-polar.

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The behavioral/functional changes that can occur as a result of bi-polar disorder are described. The suspected or known causes for bi-polar are also described.

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Explain the behavioral/functional changes that can occur as a result of bi-polar disorder.

Bipolar disorder, sometimes called manic depression, is an illness of severe mood swings. If you have bipolar disorder, you may have periods of overly high moods (manic episodes) or low moods (depressive episodes). These episodes may affect your daily life, work, and relationships.

There are 3 main types of bipolar episodes:

Acute manic episodes: The high moods, which can make you feel overly happy, irritable, or restless
Mixed episodes: Having symptoms of acute manic episodes and depressive episodes at the same time
Depressive episodes: The low moods, ...

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