[ELI5] What happens in the brain of someone suffering from bipolar disorder that creates such a divide between moods and why does it happen in cycles?

Question

[ELI5] What happens in the brain of someone suffering from bipolar disorder that creates such a divide between moods and why does it happen in cycles?

In: Biology

Answer 1

Usually a chemical an imbalance that is treated with something like lithium or a seizure medicine.

Usually when they balance out your moods it’s a bit too “low” so you’ll get an antidepressant too.