How does bipolar disorder affect the mind?

How does mood affect the brain and memory? Scientists have suggested that some people with bipolar disorder experience memory problems due to changes in the brain. These could involve changes in: The prefrontal cortex, which plays a role in planning, attention, problem-solving, and memory, among other functions.

How does bipolar disorder affect learning?

Repeated episodes of bipolar disorder cause deficits in social, vocational, and academic skills. Without proper accommodations within the academic program, these deficits lead to a high dropout and school failure rate.

Do the symptoms of bipolar disorder go away?

Bipolar disorder is an episodic illness. We have all of our symptoms while in a mood swing. This means we are STABLE when we are not in a mood swing. The symptoms I list above usually go away when the illness is successfully managed.

Is emotional disconnectedness Universal to people with bipolar?

I know other people with bipolar have relationships and friendships and even marriages and these people must have found people with whom they can emotionally connect. Emotional disconnectedness must not be universal. But it sure feels universal to me.

Can you have a bipolar episode and not experience any symptoms?

While most people will experience some emotional symptoms between episodes, some may not experience any. Although bipolar disorder is a lifelong condition, you can manage your mood swings and other symptoms by following a treatment plan. In most cases, bipolar disorder is treated with medications and psychological counseling (psychotherapy).

What happens to people with bipolar disorder who have recurrent episodes?

In addition, with recurrent episodes, some people with bipolar disorder may experience less complete periods of remission and a greater likelihood of relapse, either to depression or mania, according to Bennett.