Is bipolar hereditary

Not alot is known about Bipolare Disorder, but there is a strong correlation between family members and occurances of the disorder.

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It tends to be hereditary but not necessarily but Bipolar individuals are rarely dangerous or considered “stalkers”. He may have other issues if the family was very abusive or neglectful. better stay away just in case. In today’s …

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Yes it can be hereditary. But most of the time its not if concerned see a dr.

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I’m pregnant and the father may or may not be bipolar. Is bipolar hereditary?

Q: I would like to know the chances of my child developing the same condition if it turns out the father has it. I am not bipolar. I suspect some ADD but have never been properly diagnosed.

A: It is hereditary…but there is a pretty good chance it won’t be passed down.I have two other sisters, and though we all suffered from bouts of depression, none of us are bipolar, though our mother was. Keep an eye on your child, especially during teen years, but don’t be too worried about it.

Is bipolar disorder hereditary or learned?

Q: Is bipolar disorder hereditary or learned?i am bipolar so i am not trying to offend anyone.i just want to know.

A: It tends to be hereditary, but it is definitely not learned. When one is bipolar, one has an imbalance of chemicals in the brain, and that is simply something that one cannot “learn” to do…Good for you to try and learn more about your illness…as long as you take your medication you should be able to maintain a completely normal life…without the meds, though, life can be tough. My father-in-law is bi-polar, and without the meds he is very difficult to be around…

is mental illness such as schitzophrenia and bipolar hereditary?

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A: They both can be hereditary, but that is less than a 50/50 chance on both.