Risk of premature mortality
Numerous studies reveal, sadly, that some individuals with bipolar disorder have a higher risk of dying young than those without the disorder. There is a chance of expiring 10 to 25 years earlier than the average lifespan. Experts cite a variety of plausible causes for this shorter life expectancy, including:
Poor medical services
Patients with bipolar disorder often struggle to maintain employment, which decreases their likelihood of receiving quality healthcare.
reckless conduct
People with uncontrolled bipolar disorder symptoms, particularly during extreme manic episodes, may behave more irresponsibly, resulting in more accidents that are harmful to health or fatal. Some bipolar disorder patients with promiscuous behavior may also abuse illicit substances.
attempts at suicide or suicide
Suicide is the leading cause of mortality for the majority of patients with bipolar disorder. Every year, thousands of bipolar disorder patients die by suicide. For individuals with bipolar disorder, suicidal ideation is as lethal as accidents and substance abuse. According to studies, the suicide rate among patients with bipolar disorder is nearly twenty times that of the general population. Suicidal acts and thoughts typically manifest early in the course of bipolar disorder and worsen with severe depression or the recurrence of mood phases. Bipolar disorder patients may be empirically managed for suicidal ideation through the use of close clinical supervision, electroconvulsive therapy, and swift hospitalization.
