Bipolar disorders are a type of brain disorder that bring about changes in a person’s mood, behavior, energy, and cognitive functions. People suffering from bipolar disorder suffer intense, extreme, and polar emotional states that might occur at different times; these are called as mood episodes. These moods are categorized as manic, hypomanic, and depressive. The causes of bipolar disorders are not entirely known. Genetic, neurochemical, and environmental factors interact at different levels and contribute in the onset of progression of bipolar role. Scientists believe that neurological factors are the predominant reason that causes the malfunction of certain brain chemicals. Spontaneous secretion of brain chemicals such as serotonin, dopamine, and noradrenaline due to various stressors in life and cause neurological malfunctioning, which eventually leads to bipolar disorder. Here are a few facts about bipolar disorder that you should be aware of: Of all the people complaining about of depression, 20 percent of them might actually have bipolar disorder. It takes almost a decade to begin with treatments for bipolar disorder. This happens due to the delay in diagnosis of the disorder. Most people who suffer from bipolar disorder might suffer from additional psychiatric conditions such as anxiety and restlessness. This can make overall diagnosis more challenging.