“Before I die I'd love to see my name on the Famous Bi Polar list I'm not ashamed of my Illness I believe most of my talent comes from it.” ― Stanley Victor Paskavich
What is bipolar disorder?
Bipolar Disorder, often known as manic depression, is a mood condition marked by periods of melancholy followed by times of unusually increased happiness that last anywhere from days to weeks.
Causes
The origins of bipolar disorder vary from person to person, and the specific mechanism is unknown.
Genetics is frequently documented in affected persons' families.
The aberrant structure and function of the brain.
Seasonal depression and other mental illnesses such as anxiety disorder are examples of seasonal depression.
Symptoms
The following are some of the symptoms of bipolar disorder's depressed phase:
Low self-esteem and a depressed mood
Prolonged crying spells
Low energy levels and a pessimistic outlook on life
Sadness, loneliness, helplessness, and guilt sensations
Slow speech, tiredness, and a lack of coordination and focus
Oversleeping or insomnia
Suicide or dying thoughts
Appetite changes (overeating/not eating)
Unprecedented physical aches and discomfort
Lack of enjoyment or enthusiasm in routine activities
The following are some of the symptoms of bipolar disorder's mania phase:
Irritability or euphoria
Talking too much; rushing thoughts
Inflated self-confidence
Thoughts of grandeur
Unusual energy; less sleep required
Shopping sprees, rash travel, more and sometimes promiscuous sex, high-risk business investments, and fast driving are all examples of impulsiveness.
Delusions and/or hallucinations (psychotic features such as these may be involved in about one out of every two cases of bipolar mania)
Risk Factors
The following are risk factors:
Family background
Stress
Abuse of drugs or alcohol
Complications
If bipolar disorder is not treated promptly, it can lead to:
In and outside the home, damaged and strained relationships
Poor academic or professional performance
Abuse of alcohol and other drugs
Problems with money
Suicide attempts and ideas
Types of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is divided into four categories:
Bipolar I disorder: People who have bipolar I disorder have had one or more mania episodes. Most people with bipolar I will have manic and depressive episodes. However, a depressive episode isn't required for a diagnosis. Depressive episodes usually last two weeks or more. Manic episodes must last at least seven days or be severe enough to require hospitalization to be diagnosed as bipolar I. Mixed states can occur in people with bipolar I. (episodes of both manic and depressive symptoms).
Bipolar II disorder is characterized by depressive and hypomanic episodes in patients. They never have a full manic episode, which is a hallmark of bipolar I disease. Despite the fact that hypomania is less debilitating than mania, bipolar II conditions are generally more debilitating than bipolar I conditions due to the prevalence of chronic depression in bipolar II.
Cyclothymic disorder (cyclothymia) is a mood condition in which a person's mood is chronically unstable. For at least two years, they suffered from hypomania and mild depression. People with cyclothymia may experience brief episodes of normal mood (euthymia), although these only last a few weeks.
Other specified and unspecified bipolar and related disorders: Other specified or unspecified bipolar disorder occurs when a person does not satisfy the diagnostic criteria for bipolar I, II, or cyclothymia but nonetheless has periods of clinically substantial aberrant mood elevation.
Therapy/Treatment
There are several types of talk therapy available to help people with bipolar disease prevent or cope with mood swings:
Individual counseling: This is a one-on-one session with a trained therapist who has experience with bipolar disorders to address the patient's problem areas. Accepting the diagnosis, learning about bipolar moods, recognizing warning signals, and stress management measures may all be covered within the session.
Family counseling: Bipolar disease affects the entire family, not just the patient. Families are typically involved in outpatient therapy because they receive bipolar disorder education and work with the therapist and patient to learn how to spot early warning signs of an upcoming manic or depressive episode.
Group counseling: Group sessions help people to express themselves and build appropriate coping skills. Group sessions can be the most effective method to shift your perspective on bipolar disorder and enhance coping skills as you confront life's obstacles.
Medications healthcare providers generally prescribe to treat bipolar disorder include:
Mood stabilizers.
Second-generation (“atypical”) neuroleptics (also called antipsychotics).
Antidepressants.
What kind of bipolar doctor do you go to?
A medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating mental health illnesses (psychiatrist) who is experienced in treating bipolar and related disorders is the best person to lead you through treatment. A psychologist, social worker, and psychiatric nurse may be part of your therapy team. Bipolar disorder is a chronic illness.
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