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.
Family roles can also be affected by bipolar disorder. Children may be forced to take on an adult role when their parent becomes ill; spouses may feel they can no longer rely on their partner to fulfill their share of household and family responsibilities.