October 17, 2008
Who Is Affected By Bipolar Disorder?
The number of people in America who suffer from bipolar disorder is astonishing. About 2.5 percent of the American population age 18 and older has bipolar disorder. That is about 5.5 million American adults. Bipolar disorder usually develops in early adulthood, although studies have shown that some people have experienced their first symptoms during early childhood, and some develop later in life. Bipolar disorder is an illness that needs to be carefully and seriously managed throughout a person’s entire life. Careful monitoring of medication and the effects it has on the persons moods need to be documented. By keeping a medication journal, you and your family will be able to see what medications you need to be healthy.
