Bipolar
Sometimes this disorder is called manic-depressive disorder because it causes symptoms of mania and depression. Shifts in mood, energy, and others are causes of this. "Mood episodes" are unusual intense emotional moments that happen in distinct times. Relationships with others like family, friends, and other workers can be damaged because of bipolar symptoms. People usually get this disorder in their early teen years and over half before their 25, but it varies from earlier and later in life.
- Bipolar I are patients with recurring episodes
Bipolar II are patients that never go through severe mania
Rapid Cycling Bipolar Disorder are patients who go through 4 or more episodes in a year, it begins more later on and is more common in women.
Primary Causes
Doctors can't still say one cause of bipolar disorder. The theory right now is that there being a defect in the brain which could be caused by enviromental factors like , drug abuse, alcohol abuse, and stress. A person's genetics has alot to do with getting this disorder, but may have to be affected by some environmental factor to trigger it. Lifesyle may also be the trigger. Another possible cause for bipolar disorder can even be parental age. Pregnant women who are genetically able to developing this disorder can coincide with a first episode of this disorder.
Symptoms
For mania symptoms people with bipolar disorder can experience like hyper, highly active moods. They can have long periods of feeling overly happy and social. Also they may begin to talk very fast, and have many different ideas go through their head. A person may start to make new activies or things to do like long and short term plans. When talking to someone in their manic episode they may easily get distracted too. Their sleeping may lessen and they may start to believe they can do things that they actually can't. They may become very impulsive on many decisions also.
For depression syptoms people with bipolar disorder may experience loss of interest in things they've even enjoyed before. They may feel empty and not want to do anything or feel worried. A person may begin to change their habits, get tired easily, memory problems, attempt suicide, or be thinking of it.
For depression syptoms people with bipolar disorder may experience loss of interest in things they've even enjoyed before. They may feel empty and not want to do anything or feel worried. A person may begin to change their habits, get tired easily, memory problems, attempt suicide, or be thinking of it.
Treatment Options
Bipolar Disorder is a long-term condition, but a patient can have their moods more controled with a treatment plan. Usually it can be controlled with medications prescribed by a person with an M.D. These are mainly prescribed by a psychiatrist, in some states by clinical psychologists, advanced psychiatric nurse specialists, and psychiatric nurse practitioners. Medications go from mood stabilizing medications, a typical antipsychotic medication, or antidepressants. Psychotherapy is also another choice where a patient gets cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), family-focused therapy, interpersonal and social rhythm therapy, and psychoeducation.Others options would be electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and sleep medications.
Summary of Why The Article is Would Be Important
The nine myths of bipolar disorder article would be important for someone with this disorder to read because then they can understand more about what they're dealing with and may help them feel better. these myths are listed as first, "Bipolar disorder means I'm really "crazy"", which is false. Second, "Bipolar disorder is a medical disease, just like diabetes". Third, "Manic depression is different than bipolar disorder". Fourth, "I'll have to be on medications for the rest of my life". Fifth, "I'm feeling better since taking my medications, which means I probably don't need them any more, right?". Sixth, "There's no need for psychotherapy in bipolar disorder". Seventh, "Atypical antipsychotics are only for schizophrenia". Eigth, "Atypical antipsychotics have little to no side effects". Finally the ninth, "I may just have depression", these are all myths and are talked about more in depth in the article.
Links
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/bipolar-disorder/DS00356
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/bipolar-disorder/what-is-bipolar-disorder.shtml
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/frequently-asked-questions-about-bipolar-disorder
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/bipolar-disorder/what-is-bipolar-disorder.shtml
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/frequently-asked-questions-about-bipolar-disorder