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The phenomenon of bipolar affective disorder has been a mystery since the 16th century. ... It is clear that in our society many people live with bipolar disorder, however, despite the abundance of people suffering from it, we are still waiting for definite explanations for the cause and cure. The one fact of which we are painfully aware is that bipolar disorder severely undermines its’ victims ability to obtain and maintain social and occupational success. Because bipolar disorder has such debilitating symptoms, it is imperative that we remain vigilant in the quest for explanations of its causes and treatment. ... Bipolar affective disorder affects approximately one percent of the population (approximately three million people) in the United States. ...
There is no cure for bipolar disorder. ... The best treatment for people who have bipolar disorder is a combination of medication and counseling. Research is ongoing to identify new and effective ways to treat bipolar disorder. ...
Antidepressants are no longer considered the primary medications used to treat depressive episodes in bipolar disorder, since they often lead to manic episodes or rapid cycling between depression and mania. Mood stabilizers combined with an antipsychotic medication or anticonvulsant medications have been shown to be more effective for treating bipolar disorder. ... Antidepressants include fluoxetine (Prozac), sertaline (Zoloft), paroxetine (Paxil), bupropion (Wellbutrin), nefazodone (Serzone), venlafaxine (Effexor), and others (Harvard Bipolar Research).
Approximate Word count = 1097
Approximate Pages = 4.4
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