Bipolar Disorder

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Bipolar Disorder

• By Tim OLawler

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General Introduction

• Bipolar Disorder is a biologically based
  disorder that causes unusual shifts in persons
  mood, and their ability to function.
• Mood swings- irritable mood to sad and hopeless
  mood, and then back pain.
• In older adolescents and adult there are often
  periods of normal mood in between.
• These mood related changes are accompanied by
  severe changes in energy and behavior.

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Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder

• Increased energy, activity and restlessness
• Excessively high excited mood
• Extreme irritability
• Talk very fast, jumping from one idea to another
• Lack of confidence and concentrate or making
  decisions
• Sleeping Problem
• Unrealistic beliefs in one abilities and powers
  
• Sad, anxious or empty mood,
• Feeling of hopelessness, guilty, helplessness

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Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder

• Poor judgment
• Increased sexual drive or loss of interest
• Abuse of drugs, mostly cocaine, alcohol and
  sleeping medicine
• Aggressive behavior
• Disagree that anything is wrong
• Hypomania can become more severe in some people
  or can switch into depression.
• Restlessness or Irritability
• Thought of death or suicide

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Mood Swings Symptoms of Psychosis

• Causes of mania or depression can include
  symptoms of psychosis
• Hallucinations and delusions are common cause
• Reflect in extreme mood state
• People with bipolar disorder who have these
  symptoms are sometime incorrectly diagnosed.

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Bipolar Disorder and suicide

• Bipolar disorder can result in an increased risk
  of suicide.
• Risk increased seems to be higher earlier in the
  course of the illness.
• Recognized bipolar disorder early and leering how
  to manage it and may be decreased the suicide
  risk.

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Basic of Bipolar Disorder Treatment

• Required long-term treatment- Bipolar disorder
  is a chronic, relapsing illness, continue
  treatment even when youre feeling better.
• Need more to treatment than medication- Only use
  of medicine not enough to fully control the
  symptoms of bipolar disorder.
• Need experienced psychiatrist- Bipolar disorder
  is a complex condition. A psychiatrist who is
  skilled in bipolar disorder can help you.

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Self-Help for Bipolar Disorder

• Get Educated- Learn as much as you can about
  bipolar disorder.
• Keep stress in check- Avoid high-stress
  situations, maintain a health work-life balance,
  try relaxation techniques such as medications,
  yoga or deep breathing.
• Seek Support- Try joining a support group or
  taking to a trusted friend.
• Make healthy choices- Healthy sleeping, eating
  and exercising habits can help
• Monitor your moods- Keep track of your symptoms
  and watch for sign of your mood swing.

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