When asked by the Canadian TV Guide to name the most common message she receives in her fan mail, actress Caroline Rhea stated, “I get ones that say, ‘Dear Aunt Hilda, I'm crazy too’”(“Magic,” 1999). Rhea, who plays Hilda Spellman on the wildly popular television series Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, does not deny her character’s oftentimes unconventional behaviors. In fact, both the actress and her fans adore Aunt Hilda Spellman due to the character’s charmingly ecstatic and immature personality. Hilda’s personality is not solely a defining feature, however; it is a result of her mental illness. Although it was never stated on the show, Hilda Spellman suffers from Bipolar II disorder, but it is treatable and will not hinder her ability to function …show more content…
727). Hilda Spellman frequently talks too fast and often succumbs to her own racing thoughts. In the Sabrina, the Teenage Witch episode, “The Long and Winding Short Cut,” Hilda is heavily portrayed as an annoying woman who cannot think independently, misunderstanding simple conversation and becoming easily distracted by shiny objects (Hart, 1996). Hilda contributes to conversation with points unrelated to the topic at hand and is usually focused on her own individual thought process while ignoring the statements of …show more content…
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Bipolar Disorder (Formerly known as Manic Depression) is a mental illness linked to alterations in moods such as mood swings, mania, and depression. There is more than one type, Bipolar I and Bipolar II, and the subcategories are divided by the severity of the symptoms seen, such as cyclothymic disorder, seasonal mood changes, rapid cycling disorder and psychosis. Age of onset usually occurs between 15-30 years old with an average onset of 25 years old but it can affect all ages. (Harvard Medical School; Massachusetts General Hospital , 2013) Bipolar disorder affects more than two million people in the United States every year. (Gardner, 2011)
I have chosen to do a paper on Bipolar Disorder. Bipolar is a disorder in when a person’s mood inappropriately alternates between feelings of mania and depression. A bipolar mania is a mental illness classified by psychiatry as a mood disorder. Also individuals with bipolar disorder experience episodes of an elevated or agitated mood known as mania or hypomania, depending on the severity alternating with episodes of depression.
The diagnosis of bipolar I disorder with acute manic phase is made for Ms. IC after rule out medical condition and substance abuse.
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that is often misdiagnosed, left untreated and misunderstood by the patient, family and friends. Its treatment varies among the different types of the disorder. The forms of Bipolar are characterized by symptoms of the patient and the symptoms are treated according to the patient’s needs. However, many symptoms are often misdiagnosed and untreated. This mistreatment or lack of treatment can lead to devastating results. However, proper treatment and support allows the patient to lead a fuller, more productive life.
Psychologically, mania is described as a mood disorder characterized by euphoric states ,extreme physical activity ,excessive talkativeness, distractedness, and sometimes grandiosity. During manic periods a person becomes "high" extremely active , excessively talkative, and easily distracted. During these periods the affected person's self esteem is also often greatly inflated. These people often become aggressive and hostile to others as their self confidence becomes more and more inflated and exaggerated. In extreme cases (like Hamlet's) the manic person may become consistently wild or violent until he or she reaches the point of exhaustion. Manic depressives often function on little or no sleep during their episodes.
Bipolar disorder is a lifelong mood disorder characterized by periods of mania, depression, or a mixed manic-depressive state. The condition can seriously affect a person’s reasoning, understanding, awareness, and behavior. Acco...
Lish, J.D., Dime-Meenan, S., Whybrow, P.C., Price, R.A. and Hirschfeld, R.M. (1994). The National Depressive and Manic Depressive Association (DMDA) Survey of Bipolar Members. Affective Disorders. 31: pp.281-294.
Crowe, M. (2011). Feeling out of control: A qualitative analysis of the impact of bipolar
Bipolar Disorder can be classified by the occurrence of manic episodes followed by hypomanic or major depressive episodes. A manic episode is a distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, extensive, or irritable mood and abnormally and persistently increased goal-directed activity or energy, lasting at least 1 week and present most of the day, nearly every day. During the specific period of mood disturbance and increased energy or activity, many symptoms are present. Some examples of these symptoms can include: -Inflated self-esteem or grandiosity, decreased need for sleep, and are more talkative than usual (“Bipolar and Related Disorders, “n.d.). There is a 10- 15% risk of completed suicide associated with Bipolar Disorder (“Bipolar Depression”, 2)
The human brain is a very complex system, much like a city it strives for order and efficiency. However a patient with Bipolar Disorder has a very chaotic type of brain function; causing changes in mood and sometimes suicidal thoughts
In today’s society there are many different psychological disorders that people face on a daily basis. Often times the individuals know they even have the disorder until someone else recognizes it. One particular disorder is the Bipolar disorder. It has many different classifications and definitions, symptoms, and treatments. It is very inportant to notice this disorder in its beginning stages so it can be controlled.
According to Jann (2014), bipolar disorder can be treated and people with this illness may perform full and productive in their lives. However the treatment of bipolar disorder is most effective when medication is combined with psychotherapy, and ECT as a last source Jann (2014). Pharmacologic treatments for this disorder include Lithium, as a first source which is a mood stabilizer; other mood stabilizers such as lamotrigine and valproate are effective as well (Jann, 2014). According to Jann (2014), the use of antidepressants and anticonvulsants for treating bipolar disorder are controversial due to the increased risk of the patient switching to mania. The prognosis of this illness will be severe and long term, or may be mild with infrequent episodes Jann (2014). The highest risk factor for developing bipolar disorder is hereditary. The statistic is that high-income families have a higher rate 1.4% than low-income families with only 0.7% (DSM-...
According to the Center for Clinical Interventions (n.d.), “There are a number of factors that interact with each other that may contribute to the development of this disorder in some people”. The factors can be both environmental and genetic. Although genetic factors are considered the most important for the bipolar disorder development, “episodes that develop after the first one appear to be more heavily influenced by environmental stress, sleep disruption, alcohol and substance abuse, inconsistent drug treatments, and other genetic, biological, or environmental factors” (Milkowitz, 2010, p. 74). Patient M had already suffered two similar episodes of strange behavior and her family history includes mood disorders concerning states of depression...
Lish, J.D., Dime-Meenan, S., Whybrow, P.C., Price, R.A. and Hirschfeld, R.M. (1994). The National Depressive and Manic Depressive Association (DMDA) Survey of Bipolar Members. Affective Disorders. 31: pp.281-294.
Bipolar disorder also known as manic-depressive illness is a mental condition in which it alters a person’s mood, as well as their overall level of energy to accomplish activities throughout the day. Bipolar disorder is an extremely serious illness that may inhibit career advancements, healthy relationships, and a person’s overall performance in school. Bipolar disorder is caused by an imbalance of chemicals in the brain, and in many cases this illness is passed through a family’s gene pool. Although we know important key aspects of bipolar disorder, the causes are not completely understood. “During the manic phase, people with bipolar disorder are typically over talkative, overactive, elated, and lack the need to sleep or rest” (Myers, 2011, p. 662). Childhood bipolar disorder has become a controversial topic. Professional have continued to view bipolar disorder as an illness occurring after puberty, and in many repeated cases during adulthood (Reddy & Atamanoff, 2006). Due to the lack of training of many professionals, misdiagnoses have become frequent in children with bipolar diso...