A small carriage propelled by a steam turbine powered engine was apparently invented by Ferdinand Verbiest, a Belgian, in 1672 while in China. It is argued that this constitutes the first 'car' ever invented, but the design was only 65cm long, had no seats or pilot controls, and was intended as little more than a toy.
Episodes of mood swings may occur rarely or multiple times a year. While most people will experience some emotional symptoms between episodes, some may not experience any. Although bipolar disorder is a lifelong condition, you can manage your mood swings and other symptoms by following a treatment plan. In most cases, bipolar disorder is treated with medications and psychological counseling (psychotherapy). Bipolar disorder care at Mayo Clinic.
Treatment for bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, generally involves medications and mental health counseling (psychotherapy) â whether you have bipolar I or bipolar II. Bipolar II disorder is not a milder form of bipolar I disorder, but a separate diagnosis. Other types of therapy also may help. 2  Substance abuse treatment. 3  Many people with bipolar disorder also have alcohol, tobacco or drug problems. 4  Drugs or alcohol may seem to ease symptoms, but they can actually trigger, prolong or worsen depression or mania.