These include genetics or family history of bipolar disorder, environmental factors, and brain structural and functioning differences.
It also covers what causes worsening symptoms in people with bipolar disorder and other variables that can cause complications.
Many genes are involved in bipolar disorder, and no single gene is the cause.
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Does Childhood Trauma Cause Bipolar Disorder?
There are many reasons why stressful life events occur and whether or not they lead to mental illness.
Experiencing negative life events does not mean someone will develop bipolar disorder.
Substance use can also lead to misdiagnosis of bipolar disorder rather than be a causative factor, though.
Risk Factors for Bipolar Disorder
We know more about risk factors for bipolar disorder than direct causes.
Rather, they contribute to someones overall likelihood of developing bipolar disorder.
Having several risk factors for bipolar disorder does not mean someone will inevitably develop bipolar disorder.
Co-Morbid Conditions
A small number of studies have identified the following medical conditions associated with bipolar disorder.
Thedifference between Bipolar I and Bipolar II is the severity of symptoms, including the severity of mania.
What Causes Worsening Bipolar Disorder Symptoms?
Other Causes of Bipolar Disorder Complications
Psychological and social factors can cause bipolar disorder complications.
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Summary
There isnt a single known cause for bipolar disorder.
Rather, research suggests a combination of factors contribute to someones likelihood of developing this mental illness.
Risk factors are not fate.
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