Bipolar I disorder is a mental illness …show more content…
Bipolar often runs in families (Goldberg, 2014). The disorders is not specifically linked to a one gene (Gazzaniga, Grison, & Heatherton, p.474). Identical twins have been proven to be more likely bipolar than fraternal twins (Gazzaniga, Grison, & Heatherton, p.475). A lifetime chance of an identical twin developing bipolar is 40 to 70% (Goldberg, 2014). Those who have a bipolar I or II in the family have a greater chance for developing bipolar II (Goldberg, 2014). In one case study, if one parent was bipolar then the chances of passing a psychiatric disorder increased by 51%. (Goldberg, …show more content…
I know from experience that the disorder can ruin relationships and can cause issues socially. One of my friends in my youth group has bipolar disorder and puts her through a lot of stress. She like most people with bipolar disorders do not like to take her medicine and often forgets. I have seen personally the struggles she faces, many times she does not go on outings with the youth and has a difficult time making friends. But with the regular taking of meds the disorder can be maintained, she and many like her can live productive