Hi, just wondering if the disorder BiPolar is heredetary
2006-08-16 23:11:19 · 9 answers · asked by eggbert 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
YEAH Depression too. As well as Diabetes, Heart Disease, Arthritis & other illnesses.
2006-08-16 23:16:21 · answer #1 · answered by jennifersuem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is definitely hereditary. That doesn't mean that you will definitely get it. You can also just develop Bi Polar Disorder from a traumatic childhood. NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness) is a great place on line to read up on Bipolar. We have it strong in our family. There is no explanation as to why some suffer from it and some do not.The thing to remember is that many famous people have been diagnosed with it and lived very successful lives. If someone in your family has been diagnosed with this, I suggest you become an expert on it. There are also on line message boards you can join. This has been a life saver for me in dealing with the frustration with this disorder. There are boards for people that suffer from this and for members of their family as well. It is very hard to deal with at times being a family member. There are many medications one can take to treat it. Seeing a therapist will help as well. It can be very frustrating at times, especially if you do not understand it. And just remember, when a person suffers from this disorder, anything done or said to you, do not take personal. Many times a person will lash out at one family member and many times it can't be helped. Good Luck to you.
2006-08-17 06:49:14 · answer #2 · answered by RITA G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can run in families but like has already been said there's no way to know the odds of having a child with it.
Sometimes this is a result of life events that are tramatic. Once someone has had multiple episodes of depression they can end up with a bipolar diagnosis.
2006-08-17 08:29:08 · answer #3 · answered by ParaUnNormal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is hereditary. Fortunately not everyone inherits it. The best thing to do if you think you or a loved on has it is to go to a psychologist and be tested for it. Untreated it can wreak havoc on your life. Treated you can live a full and loving life. Just make sure that once you get to feeling good on your medication that you don't stop because you don't think you need it anymore.
2006-08-17 06:21:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am no doctor, but i know that it is. Mental illnesses, anxiety..depression..bipolar, are very likely to be passed on, i know this because my mother has mental issues and i also have them. They can also be caused by yourself... horrible past events, bad childhood, being a bad relationship, etc, can bring this sort of thing on. Most people think its all in your head, but its all very real, and is most definintly passed on. If that someone you know has bipolar, tell them to look at their family background. Also, talk to a shrink... to get a proper diagnois. Good luck!
2006-08-17 06:19:02 · answer #5 · answered by nightskystar 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It is the type of thing that runs in families. Check your family history.
2006-08-17 06:20:25 · answer #6 · answered by sicilianaforlife 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it does have a tendency to run in families. But there's no guarantee that you'll pass it on.
2006-08-17 06:16:15 · answer #7 · answered by Katia 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think if both parents have it then yes, or if both parents have some sort of mental illness.
2006-08-17 07:29:40 · answer #8 · answered by Zvisineyi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea
2006-08-17 06:15:57 · answer #9 · answered by johncharlesrealty 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋