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Men & Bipolar Disorder

Monday, November 02, 2009
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The Facts

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    Both men and women are equally likely to be diagnosed with bipolar disorder in the United States. Of both sexes, those under 30 are at higher risk of developing the disorder.

Significance

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    According to Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, bipolar disorders impact about 2.6 percent of the U.S. adult population. Men, however, are more often misdiagnosed as schizophrenic than women.

Considerations

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    Men are more likely to experience a manic episode as their first sign of bipolar disorder. Women generally experience a depressive phase at the onset of the illness.

Warning

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    In a study from the University of California at Los Angeles, Mark Frye and fellow researchers found that men with bipolar disorder are three times more likely to become alcoholics than other men.

Famous Ties

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    Famous men with bipolar disorder include Kurt Cobain, Vincent Van Gogh, Dick Cavett, Charley Pride, Jonathan Winters and Jean-Claude Van Damme.

Resources

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