2006-06-25 10:33:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Men's Health
This is from Glaxo-Smith Kline the makers of Seroquel:
Who Gets Bipolar Disorder and When
Genetics may play a role in bipolar disorder. More than two-thirds of people with bipolar disorder have at least one close relative with the disorder (or with unipolar major depression). Bipolar disorder usually appears in late adolescence or early adulthood, but it can appear in childhood or later in life. Women and men get bipolar disorder equally, but there are some gender differences. Women with bipolar disorder may have more depressive episodes than do men with bipolar disorder. Men are more likely to start with a manic episode, whereas women's first episode is usually a depressive episode.
And this is from PENNSTATE - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center - College of Medicine
Who gets it?
Both children and adults may develop bipolar disorder but most commonly, the disorder develops from adolescence through the early twenties. Studies have shown that people who have family members with emotional disorders may be more susceptible to bipolar disorder. Many patients with bipolar disorder have a history of substance abuse. A possible biological cause is the presence of calcium build-up in the cells of bipolar patients. Bipolar disorder is just as prevalent among women as men although their symptoms may vary.
The links to the above information are shown below.
So I guess the answer is no. Guys and Gals have the same chance of being bipolar.
Hope this helps.
Sincerely,
Terry
2006-06-25 11:03:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think so, of course most are unaware. Unlike females who expresses their feelings. Guys tend to hold back their feelings. So there you have it. Mood swings. Keep it a secret but my bf has major mood swings. Aka: worse stage bipolar.
2006-06-25 10:39:33 · answer #2 · answered by roxylee11782 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yeah
2006-06-25 10:35:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's about equal.
2015-10-03 12:27:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When it happens to men they don't seem to try to disguise it to the same extent as women.
2006-06-25 11:11:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-06-25 10:35:31 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-06-25 10:35:12 · answer #7 · answered by soccerchick_246 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
who wants to know and why are you telling me to do bad things
2006-06-25 10:35:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
better them than us girls
2006-06-25 10:35:59 · answer #9 · answered by leo29sexy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋