2006-07-31 17:30:45 · 9 answers · asked by dancinintherain 6 in Health ➔ Mental Health
The symptoms of Bi-polar Disorder is a problem with the chemical regulating system in the brain. The different brain chemicals are supposed to stay at each ones proper level. In Bi-polar disorder some of the chemicals are at too high a level at times, and at other times, some are too low.
Apparently, the cause of this problem is a genetic defect, pure and simple. Often, it seems to run in families and in those cases
the reason for the genetic problem is that it is inherited. There are other people who get Bi-polar Disorder and they have no family history of it. No one knows why these people have this genetic disorder.
I hope this has been helpful.
2006-07-31 18:06:37 · answer #1 · answered by Smartassawhip 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just a chemical imbalance I guess. I have Bipolar Disorder, but we believe that mine was caused by heredity. I believe a chemical imbalance in the brain can cause Bipolar also.
2006-08-01 00:35:05 · answer #2 · answered by meganxrenee07 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of all the mood disorders classic bipolar I manic-depressive illness has the strongest genetic links. It is less clear how much heredity plays a role in subtypes of bipolar disorder and recurrent major depressive disorder. Stress and drugs definitely can trigger episodes in susceptible individuals.
2006-08-01 06:29:51 · answer #3 · answered by DawnDavenport 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A chemical imbalance of serotonin in the brain.
Footnote: It's the topic of discussion on Dr. Phil today, 8/1
2006-08-01 00:34:10 · answer #4 · answered by Brendy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
General health. Is the patient badly lacking in vitamin B complex? B6? B2? Are they on street drugs....like Chrystal Meth? Is the diet poor? Is liquor involved?
2006-08-01 00:48:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They really aren't sure... But it sometimes comes on shortly after a traumatic life experiance that a patient faces.
2006-08-01 00:34:00 · answer #6 · answered by PreviouslyChap 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
heridity, environment, tramatic experience,a chemical imbalance in the brain,And the how the persons outlook on life is.
2006-08-01 00:40:35 · answer #7 · answered by kitten 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
genetics and your enviroment as a youth...but mainly genetics...almost all about genetics...cant help it...in the genes
2006-08-01 00:34:09 · answer #8 · answered by parisinlove88 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
heriditery thats it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!or a past history of serious drugs that you dont do anymore.
2006-08-01 00:35:10 · answer #9 · answered by angel74 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋