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Can you suddenly become bipolar?
Bipolar disorder can start at any age, and it develops in males and females at equal rates. However, there are differences. For example, the condition may start later in females, who may have longer periods of depression symptoms, and these may follow different seasonal patterns than similar symptoms in males.
What Colour is associated with bipolar?
The black and white colors of the Bipolar Awareness Ribbon represent the opposite poles of depression and mania associated with Bipolar Disorder.
What day is World bipolar day?
World Bipolar Day is celebrated each year on March 30th, the birthday of Vincent Van Gogh, who was posthumously diagnosed as having bipolar disorder. The vision of World Bipolar Day (WBD) is to bring world awareness to bipolar disorders and to eliminate social stigma.
Do bipolar people see colors differently?
eyes that change color or become black. widened or narrowed gaze, depending on the type of mania (Some say dysphoric mania, or a mood episode with mixed features of mania and depression, leads to a narrowed or squinting gaze.)
Does bipolar disorder give Christians a “free pass”?
My perspective is that bipolar disorder does not give the bipolar Christian a “free pass”. Although my thoughts may at times be chaotic, irrational, or delusional, if I sin I am still separating myself from God, and that is never part of God’s plan for me.
What does the Bible say about bipolar disorder?
Answer: “Bipolar disorder” is a name that first appeared in 1957 for a severe mental illness. Before that, the same illness was called “manic depressive illness” or “manic depression,” though that name only dates back to 1921. Neither term appears in the Bible, but the Bible teaches us a number of lessons we can apply to bipolar disorder.
What are some of the controversial beliefs about bipolar & Christianity?
Controversial beliefs about bipolar & Christianity. Some people believe that bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness) and other mental health problems are the evidence of, or consequences of, demonic possession. Some people believe that bipolar disorder can be cured by prayer.
Is it a sin to have bipolar disorder?
Someone with bipolar disorder or manic depression might give in to the misperceptions caused by the disease and commit sinful acts. A person with bipolar disorder must treat those sins like any other person should. He should recognize his actions as sinful, repent, and seek forgiveness.