Like most computer hobbyists and programmers, I've amassed boxes of USB cables to connect USB, Micro-USB, and Mini-USB to chargers, computers, and gadgets. These cables are a mix of phone charger cables, and cables that came with external hard drives, bike lights, GPS units, and other miscellaneous gadgets.
Bipolar Disorder. Causes of Bipolar Disorder. Both genetic elements and environmental factors can create vulnerability to the disorder, so the causes vary from person to person. While the disorder can run in families, no one has definitively identified specific genes that create risk for developing the condition.
Anyone can develop bipolar disorder, including children and teens. However, most people with bipolar disorder develop it in their late teen or early adult years. The illness usually lasts a lifetime. Doctors do not know what causes bipolar disorder, but several things may contribute to the illness.