Bipolar Disorder

In this essay, the author

• Explains that bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, causes unusual and heightened swings in a person’s mood, energy level, and ability to function.
• Explains that bipolar disorder is a manic-depressive psychiatric disorder that causes extreme changes in mood and energy levels, which alternate over extended periods of time.
• Explains that bipolar disorder type i is the classic form of the illness, involving recurrent cycles of extreme manic and depressive episodes.
• Explains that rapid-cycling bipolar disorder involves four or more episodes of illness occurring within a year. it is most common in women.
• Explains that bipolar disorder affects approximately 3 million american adults each year.
• Explains the symptoms of bipolar disorder, which vary depending on the individual, as well as the specific type of the disorder.
• Explains that bipolar i disorder is associated with'manic episodes', which are feelings of self-importance, euphoria, chattiness, amplified sociability, and a longing to begin goal-oriented activities.
• Explains that bipolar ii patients experience hypomania, making them less manic. bipolar depression experiences low energy levels, slower mental and physical processes, and fatigue.
• Explains that bipolar disorder is characterized by self-injury, which is an individials' attempt to deal with powerfully negative feelings, such as anger, anxiety, and frustration.
• Explains that children and teens with bipolar disorder have mood swings with extreme ups and downs, similar to adults, but these intense moods change more rapidly from one extreme to another without a clear reason.
• Explains that bipolar disorder can be challenging to diagnose in children and teens. it can often coexist with other serious problems.
• Explains that bipolar disorder is a serious illness that affects many, but there are numerous treatment options, such as medication and psychosocial interventions.
• Opines that bipolar disorder is a long-term illness that currently has no cure.
• Describes how their sister was diagnosed with bipolar disorder ii after being misdiagnosed with adhd at age 13. she was given a mixture of medications that made her drowsy but seemed to control her manic episodes.
• Opines that more needs to be done to understand bipolar disorder and hopefully more effective treatment will soon be found and available to help those affected and their families.
• Cites the gale encyclopedia of genetic disorders, ed. brigham narins. ford-martin, paula and teresa g. odle.
• Explains martin, jacqueline n., "bipolar disorder." the gale encyclopedia of nursing and allied health.
• Explains weiten, wayne, and ruth abramson's "psychiatric disorders." genetics.