Bipolar mood disorder, formerly known as manic depressive illness! It progresses with the recurrence of periods of exuberance (mania) and depression (depression). Although there may be some remnants that affect daily life outside the disease periods, the patient usually returns to normal. During the period of mania or exuberance, the person may experience increased energy, thoughts of grandeur (such as "I can do everything"), insomnia, hyperactivity, excessive spending of money, impulsive behavior (buying and selling beyond one's ability), fast driving, excessive sexual activity, wandering around a lot, Easily boredom, increased alcohol and substance use, and sometimes hallucinations are observed. On the contrary, in depression, unhappiness, lack of energy, pessimistic thoughts, loss of appetite, regret, feelings of guilt, and sometimes suicidal thoughts are observed. Its prevalence in the population is around 2-3%, and it is seen equally in men and women. It usually starts at the age of 20-25. When we look at the causes of the disease, genetic transmission comes first. If there are relatives there is a high probability of getting it. Stressful and traumatic events increase the likelihood of developing the disease. It may be seasonal; mania increases in spring and summer, and depression increases in autumn and winter. Anger outbursts, aggression, and self-harming behavior may occur. The course of the disease varies from person to person. Some people have 1-2 attacks a year, some have 4-5 attacks. Drug treatment is very important. Patients have to use medication for many years. Attack and maintenance (remission) treatments are available. It is very important to maintain a sleep routine. The patient's relatives must also participate in the treatment. Good results are obtained if the attacks are detected at the beginning. Most of the time, even though periods of illness pass, it is necessary to cope with situations such as deterioration in family and social relations, decrease in one's self-confidence, and being away from work. Information about the disease is very important. This disease is not in the person's control. There are periods when he is good and continues his career. It is extremely important not to succumb to social stigma and to be informed about the disease.
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