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Old Dec 16, 2008, 02:44 AM
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Some more questions...

Are you currently taking Prozac? Is it for depression? Some of the side effects of the Prozac can include mania and hypomania. If you are BP, the use of antidepressants without a mood stabilizer can bring about a manic/hypomanic episode.

Are you male or female? Male's first episode is usually mania, while females usually first present with a depression episode.

How old are you? The typical age of onset for bipolar disorder is late teens and early twenties.

Is there a history of mental illness in your family? BP has been shown to have genetic predispositions, especially if you have a first degree family member with depression, any other mood disorder, or alcoholism.
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