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Bipolar disorder (manic depression)
Bipolar II disorder

Bipolar II disorder

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Is a type of:

Bipolar disorder (manic depression)

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Preteen
6-13
Common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

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