can bipolar disorder get more severe over time if left untreated?

Question

I was recently diagnosed with bipolar. I have been diagnosed with depression and anxiety symptoms. Would like to know if bipolar symptoms get worse without treatment.

Answer 1

Yep. Usually does. There's evidence for a "kindling effect," like with epilepsy, but it tends to get worse the longer it's left untreated either way.

Answer 2

Yeah, that's pretty much a given.