What is bipolar I disorder?
Bipolar I disorder is a mood disorder that is characterized by at least one manic or mixed episode. There may be episodes of hypomania or major depression as well. It is considered a sub-diagnosis of bipolar disorder, and conforms to the classic concept of manic-depressive illness.
How do members experience bipolar I disorder?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with bipolar I disorder*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for bipolar I disorder*
*Data from patients with bipolar I disorder, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with bipolar I disorder*
*Data from patients with bipolar I disorder, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has bipolar I disorder on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 14 | |
| 20s | 286 | |
| 30s | 1,118 | |
| 40s | 1,843 | |
| 50s | 1,927 | |
| 60s | 1,231 | |
| 70+ | 326 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1,313 | |
| Female | 5,376 |