The lowest temperature reported in Illinois was -36Â°F in Congerville on January 5, 1999. The most rainfall from a single event was 16.94 inches in Aurora during a 24-hour period spanning July 17-18, 1996.
Both men and women are affected at the same rate. There are few risk factors that reliably predict a significant increased likelihood of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Genetics and oneâs family history appear to both have some influence over the likelihood of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is more common in those who have a sibling or parent with the illness and in families having several generations affected with mood disorders. Differing rates of bipolar disorder have not been reported for different races.
The effects of bipolar disorder can also result in negative productivity - in depressive episodes, but productivity can actually increase during hypomanic episodes. 2 This irregularity often leads to job loss and emotional instability results in relationship loss. Physical effects of bipolar disorder include: 1  Increased physical and mental activity and energy; hyperactivity. 2  Significant changes in appetite and sleep patterns. 3  Trouble breathing. 4  Racing speech. 5  Social withdrawal. 6  Loss of energy, persistent lethargy; aches and pains. 7  Unexplained crying spells. 8  Poor overall health.