but I didn’t know that when I had my first manic episode. I was a hardworking, self-employed writer and photographer. A lifelong night owl, I was no stranger to late nights. Sometimes I’d stay ...

Manic episodes, in particular ... education, and income. For example, studies suggest males and older adults show worse functional outcomes, whereas being married and having higher socioeconomic ...

While symptoms can vary, here are some of the most common signs of bipolar disorder: Both manic episodes and depressive episodes can last anywhere from a couple of hours to several weeks.