... schizophrenia. Speech patterns help distinguish between the two ( Lish, 1994). The mere beginnings of bipolar disorder normally are ingnighted between twenty and thirty years of age. Some women may experience a peak of these episodes as late as their mid forties. Normal, a bipolar patient will experience between eight and twelve episodes in a year. However, those who have rapid cycling may experience more ... are unresponsive to it, or can't handle the side - effects, which may include diarrhea, nausea, weight gain, thirst, and edema. Those unresponsive may experience more mania and muc...

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