Bipolar Affective Disorder Bipolar affective disorder, formerly known as manic-depressive disorder, has been identified as a major psychiatric disorder that is characterized by exaggerated mood and behavior changes, ranging from episodes of high euphoric moods to deep depressions. Persons afflicted with this disorder typically do not experience mood variability, however their moods are highly stable at either end of the mood continuum. The type, severity, and duration of mood disorders vary from person to person. …showed first 75 words of 1492 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1492 total…and successful people have reportedly suffered from bipolar disorder and have been able to function successfully in society with competent and responsible treatment. In order to keep the individual’s mood controlled, ongoing treatment is needed throughout the individual’s life, even when symptoms of bipolar disorder seem to fade away. However, individuals function accordingly much like normal individuals, with the complete ability and capacity to succeed and carry on to live a full life.