2007-04-29 16:35:25 · 14 answers · asked by pink 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
It is very hard to say as there are varying degrees, from people who are only mildly affected to the ones who are extreme
cases.
2007-05-01 15:35:48 · answer #1 · answered by Annie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Every common, this disase affects the brian it is a chemical imbalance. But can be controled with meds, are you or someone you know having the issues. you can email me anytime, I have a Bi-polar husband. eeyore6838@yahoo.com
2007-04-29 23:39:14 · answer #2 · answered by eeyore6838 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More than 2 million American adults, or about 1 percent of the population age 18 and older in any given year, have Bipolar Disorder.
2007-04-29 23:38:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very common. 2 in my family.
2007-04-29 23:54:49 · answer #4 · answered by Lost. at. Sea. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I often wonder if bi-polar disease is really a mental illness... or just another excuse for a person to get mad on purpose.
I think it's just an excuse people use... "Oh! I'm bi-polar and I can't help cussing my head off."
2007-04-29 23:40:10 · answer #5 · answered by Randy S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More common than you would think
I know of 4 and I don't think that they are even aware that they have bi-polar
2007-04-29 23:38:25 · answer #6 · answered by fade_this_rally 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very common 1 out of 1000 have it and most don't get it check out they just think it is a split personality.
2007-04-29 23:40:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very common. Most of the time it's misdiagnosed.
2007-04-29 23:40:06 · answer #8 · answered by anonymous 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very very common. I know 5 people that were diagnosed with it.
2007-04-29 23:38:43 · answer #9 · answered by eternaldarkclouds 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is fairly common and often goes un-treated..
The Manic phase usually results in affairs / cheating...
2007-04-29 23:53:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋