Cyclothymia is a chronic mood disorder that is more mild in nature than bipolar disorder. To be more specific, while bipolar disorder is characterized by manic moods alternating with major depressive moods, cyclothymia is characterized by mood swings that are mildly manic and mildly depressive. The manic moods of cyclothymia often feature very high self-confidence and seemingly limitless energy; the depressive moods often result in sufferers feeling sad, unworthy, unequal, and worn out. In order
Cyclothymic disorder, also known as cyclothymia, is a relatively mild form of bipolar II disorder characterized by mood swings that may appear to be almost within the normal range of emotions. These mood swings range from mild depression, or dysthymia, to mania of low intensity, or hypomania. It is possible for cyclothymia to go undiagnosed, and for individuals with the disorder to be unaware that they have a treatable disease. Individuals with cyclothymia may experience episodes of low-level depression
Cyclothymia is a very mild form of Bipolar disorder where a person may feel normal but will have bouts of feeling “high” and times where they feel a mild depression that does not last very long. In fact these symptoms are so mild that it might not seem like
In life we all go through experiences that cause our moods to change for better or for worse. There are times that we experience degrees of great joy and happiness just as other times we experience great sadness and despair. These polar emotional opposites can be brought about by a cornucopia of circumstances such as the joy and excitement of getting married or the birth of a child to the deep sadness and grief over the loss of a loved one or one’s employment. Feelings of joy and feelings of sadness
and all of them involve clear changes in mood, energy and activity levels. The four types are, Bipolar I Disorder, Bipolar II Disorder, Cyclothymic Disorder (cyclothymia) and Other Specified and Unspecified Related Disorders. Bipolar I Disorder are defined by manic episodes that last at least seven days, usually
if left undiagnosed or even untreated. Types of Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder can be broken down into four basic types. Bipolar I disorder, bipolar II disorder, bipolar disorder not otherwise specified (BP-NOS), and cyclothymic disorder or cyclothymia. Bipolar I disorder, which is defined by manic or mixed episodes that may last up to seven days, or by manic symptoms that are so severe that the person needs immediate hospital care. Usually, depressive episodes occur as well typically lasting
Lady Macbeth Mental Illness William Shakespeare had tragedy in Macbeth. Macbeth had been a Thane, which is a noble. Lady Macbeth wants to be Queen of Scotland in Macbeth wants to be king no matter what it takes Macbeth was going be king and Lady Macbeth was going to be queen. Lady Macbeth was a very strong mind person. Lady Macbeth suffered from the effect of bipolar and schizophrenia. First lady Macbeth showed bipolar disorder by showing the symptoms of inflated or self-esteem grandiosity. Lady
For the purposes of this literature review, the PubMed and Clinicalkey database was used through the Medical Library of the National Guard Health Services. This research emphasizes on types of bipolar disorder and its risk factors in adults. Therefore, the following four search terms were used: bipolar disorder, risk factors, adult. As a result of using these 4 search terms, articles were found. The following literature review provides a brief summary of information contained in those articles
Bipolar disorder is having severe behavior control. Bipolar can control the six aspects of a person’s life. There are three different moods a person can be when they are diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Also, there are five types of bipolar disorders. There are three contributing factors for bipolar. Bipolar does not have a specific age range and also it can be connected with other disorders. This paper will talk about bipolar disorder as an illness that is over looked because people do not think
Melinda Sordino was just a young teenage girl trying to have some fun. Now, she is loathed by afar for something nobody understands. During a summer party, Melinda drunkenly fumbled for the phone and dialed the cops. As she enters her freshman year of high school, her friends refuse to talk to her, and she escapes into the dark forests of her mind. “I am Outcast” (Anderson 4). But something about that party was not right. Something she tried not to relive but to forget. “I have worked so hard to
bipolar spectrum includes; bipolar I, bipolar 2, bipolar NOS (not otherwise specified) and cyclothymia and all are related to disturbances in mood but differ in severity of symptoms. They are differentiated by the “impact the symptoms have on the person’s social or occupational function” (Duckworth & Sachs 2011). Typically bipolar I is more severe than bipolar II and bipolar II is more severe than Cyclothymia, which is a more chronic unstable mood state in which the “highs... ... middle of paper
the Great was able to exhaustively use his influence due to the charisma he had. According to Profession Vries, the victory of a battle gave him the “sense of exaltation.. which inspired and motivated his men to do create things.. this aspect of cyclothymia that ties the disorder to charisma and helps those who possess it reach positions of leadership”. In other words, Alexander the Great had stood as a ruthless warrior and was able to use his charisma to have an influence over people and on a subconscious
Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health conditions in the U.S. that affects, men, women, teens and even the elderly. Most of the time depression goes unrecognized or even untreated. It may be normal for people to experience feelings of sadness or anger for short periods of time. Usually this may last a few days due to temporary circumstances that may happen in an individual’s life, but if these feelings occur for an extended period of time, it may be a sign of major depression. Bipolar
one believes me because her name is not in the books but I swear she was here. They tripled my dosage of the meds and say Im hallucinating. Im currently diagnosed with schizophrenia, multiple personality disorder,Histrionic personality disorder,Cyclothymia, and insanity in general. Insanity, Insanity, it plagues all humanity, a bump on the head and we’ll all go crazy, a bump on the head and maybe just maybe you'll begin to understand me. I AM NOT CRAZY. No one believes me. No one believes us. She
Bipolar disorder is a lifelong condition that can affect how you feel and how you act. It is a mood disorder caused by chemical imbalances in the brain that can result in extreme mood swings, from manic highs to depressive lows. Also known as manic-depressive disorders, bipolar disorder is categorized and determined as “a psychological state in which a person experiences a mood disorder causing radical alterations in their moods”. Elevated levels of either manic or depression are very common with
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder known also known as manic- depressive disorder. It is characterized by the experience of disruptive mood swings. Patients with bipolar disorder experience two different moods from the end of the spectrum; manic episodes (extreme highs) and major depression (extreme lows). The term "manic-depressive illness" was thought-up by German psychiatrist Emil Kraepelin, in the late 1800s, which was used to describe all mood disorders. Bipolar disorder includes a state known
depression can last six months to one year. Next is Bipolar II, which is diagnosed when a person has at least one major depressive episode and one hypomanic episode. They will not have had a full blown manic episode, or a mixed one. Then there is cyclothymia or cyclothymic disorder where there is a mood disturbance and shift, but far less severe than that observed in Bipolar Disorder. In order to be diagnosed, a person will have had this dysfunction for at least two years. In 2013, the American Psychiatric
beginning stage of Bipolar One. Bipolar One is characterized by a past of a least one manic episode, and usually depressive episodes. The next stage is Bipolar Two is characterized by the hypomanic episodes taking turns with depressive episodes. Cyclothymia is characterized by highs which satisfy some, but not completley all criteria for hypomania and lows which satisfy some but not all criteria for depression. The wide variety of symptoms include a distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis is a condition where the thyroid gland is attacked by a variety of cell and antibody-mediated immune processes. It was discovered by Hakaru Hashimoto in Germany in 1912. This disease was the first to be recognized as an autoimmune disease. Hashimoto’s can lead to hypothyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid does not produce enough hormones in order to meet the bodies needs. The exact cause of Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis is unknown, but many factors
several ways to form three separate disorders along the bipolar spectrum; bipolar I consists of manic episodes and major depressive episodes as well as mixed episodes, bipolar II consists of major depressive episodes and hypomanic episodes, and cyclothymia consists of dysthymic episodes and hypomanic episodes. Although individuals can obviously suffer from depressive episodes without ever experiencing a manic ... ... middle of paper ... ...w.usatoday.com/news/health/mentalh/depress/lhmde002.htm