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HONEY “ATTILA” SHAWZACH “SAC ATTACK” SEELYE
BiPoLaR dIsOrDeR
What is it?
Bipolar disorder involves periods of excitability (mania) alternating with periods of depression. The "mood swings" between mania and depression can be very abrupt.
The mood swings include one stage referred to as mania.
Mania- a mood disorder marked by a hyperactive wildly optimistic state.
Symptoms
Elated aggravationMood-SwingsInflated self-esteemInsomniaOver-involvement in activitiesDifficulty control one’s temperReckless behavior Easily distracted
Diagnosis
Several factors are important to consider when diagnosing Bipolar disorder, such as:
One’s medical history, such as past medications, diseases, and surgeries.
The patient’s family medical historyThe patient’s recent mood, for example if/when
they have been experiencing mood swingsObservations of behavior and moodPhysical causes that could cause symptomsChecking for thyroid problems/drug levels using
methods such as laboratory tests
Diagnosis (Continued)
The patient’s recent mood, for example if/when they have been experiencing mood swings
Observations of behavior and moodPhysical causes that could cause symptomsChecking for thyroid problems/drug levels
using methods such as laboratory tests
Treatment
The most common treatment for both types of bipolar disorder are as follows: Antipsychotic Medications Lithium Mood Stabilizers Antidepressants
Electroconvulsive Therapy is sometimes used in the treatment of bipolar disorder. ET is a psychiatric treatment that works by sending an electrical current that in turn causes a seizure of the central nervous system while the patient is under anesthesia.
Psychotherapy is also a useful option.Joining a support group may be particularly helpful for
bipolar disorder patients.
Etiology
The origin and causes for Bipolar Disorder have yet to be found and scientists are working hard to discover a reason for this illness.
Comorbidity
When a person suffers by the bipolar disorder they most likely experience Anxiety Depression Social Phobia Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Prognosis
Medical professionals have shown through extensive research that people that suffer from bipolar disorder are more likely to commit suicide and have heart problems.
Statistics
2.6% of the U.S. population suffers from the bipolar disorder.
Most people who suffer from bipolar disorder are 25 years of age.
Gender, race, and location play no part in the determination of who has the bipolar disorder.
Famous people with the Bipolar Disorder
Jim CarreyBen StillerVincent Van GoghBritney Spears Kurt CobainCarrie FisherMark Twain
References
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Bipolar disorder statistics. (2006, May 4). Retrieved from http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_statistics_bipolar
Famous people with bipolar disorder. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.mental-health-today.com/bp/famous_people.htm
Myers, David G. (2007). Psychology Eighth Edition. New York: Worth Publishers. Sagman, D., & Tohen, M. (2009). Comorbidity in bipolar disorder. Psychiatric
Times, 26(4), Retrieved from http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/bipolar-disorder/content/article/10168/1391541
Simon, H. (2006, December 26). Bipolor disorder prognosis. Retrieved from http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/therapy-000066_4-145.html
Understanding bipolar disorder. (2010, August). Retrieved from http://www.abilify.com/bipolar/about/bipolar- disorder.aspx?TC=97539&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=researchbipolar&utm_term=bipolardisorder&utm_content=unbrandedrgeneralbipolar_textad_information_text_tc97539&q=bipolar+disorder&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&ie=&oe