Bipolar Disorder: Medications, Chemical Imbalance & Careers

Bipolar disorder involves complex chemical imbalances that affect mood and career choices. Managing treatment through medications like Lithium or Seroquel requires awareness of withdrawal risks and potential alternative supplements.

What Chemicals Are Involved With Bipolar Disorder?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Melissa Lingohr-Smith

Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive disorder, refers to a group of mood disorders that varies in the severity of episodes of mania and depression and the predominant type of episode. Certain chemicals, also called neurotransmitters, act as messengers between neurons in the brain.

Melissa Lingohr-Smith is a freelance medical writer with over 10 years experience in research science, teaching and scientific writing. She has published scholarly articles, received grant funding in diabetes research and is experienced in biochemistry, molecular biology, endocrinology, physiology, toxicology, pharmacology, clinical studies and FDA approvals. She has a Ph.D. in pharmacology/toxicology.