Bipolar disorder is the third most common mood disorder after major depression and dysthymic disorder. The disorder (a.k.a Manic-Depression) effects an estimated three million (or 1%) of people in the United States with severe manic-depression and 5-6 million with milder forms of the disorder. Which is approximately one out of every seven people. Women are twice as likely as a man to experience major depression, but men and women are equally likely to be …showed first 75 words of 2141 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2141 total…available on the internet http://mentalhelp.net/guide/mdquiz.htm, when a person takes the quiz, they will be told whether they should seek help or not. Bipolar is a serious disorder and should not be treated by someone other than a professional. Only a doctor can prescribe medications and know what is best for the patient. Bipolar disorder is not curable but is treatable and no one should have to suffer its pain alone.