It can take as long as 10 to 15 years for someone with bipolar disorder to receive their diagnosis. That’s why recognizing the signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder early is crucial.

While bipolar disorder often has symptoms that include cycles of elevated and depressed moods, the symptoms can defy the classic manic depression pattern manifesting as depression.

Research has found that many people who go on to develop bipolar disorder often show signs of depression first. A study ...

Understanding the signs of bipolar I versus bipolar II disorder. Posted April 26, 2023. 3 min read . Font size + Gift article. You are able to gift 5 more articles this month.

According to a 2019 article by Peter Dome et al. in Medicina, the rate of suicide among individuals with bipolar disorder is 10 to 30 times higher than that of the general population; up to 20% of ...

The Bipolar 1 Warning Signs I Ignored . ByEmily Mendez May 30, 2025 Diagnosed since 2022.