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The distinguishing characteristic of bipolar depression, as compared to other mood disorders, is the presence of at least one manic episode.Additionally, it's assumed to be a chronic condition because the vast majority of individuals who have one manic episode have additional episodes in the future.The statistics imply that four episodes in ten years is an average, without preventative treatment.Every individual with bipolar depression has a special pattern of mood swings, combining depression and manic episodes, which can be unique to that individual, but predictable when the pattern is identified...

Bulimia isn't exclusively a result of the changes of puberty, nor is it exclusive to women.Although 90 percent of bulimia cases occur in women, and most of these women start to smoke and eat in their mid- to late-teens, bulimia nervosa can stem from diverse causes.Some individuals with bulimia are perfectionists.Some believe their weight reflects their self-worth.Being too heavy is a indication of failure...