Out of the many mental disorders one of the most common is Bipolar Disorder also called manic depression. Over 5.7 million Americans 18 and up are faced with the day to day struggles of this disease. The first documentation of Bipolar arose in 1851 when French psychiatrist Jean-Pierre Falret wrote an article on “La Folie Circulaire” which meant circular insanity. This disorder can severely affect one 's daily life by having episodes of things such as mood swings, risky behavior, and can even lead to drug abuse. Altho this disorder does not completely go away there are many things you can do to cope with it. Such as going to therapy, managing your lifestyle, or taking medications that help stabilize their mood. There are three different kind …show more content…
For her depression began soon after having a concussion at 18 years old. She began showing signs of mood swings which just got worse over the years. As for most suffering with this disorder she had abused alcohol as a teenager. Doctors then put her on Prozac which she had no effect on her, showing that she had major depressive disorder. Her family also had a history of severe moods swings. As years passed doctors tried putting her on many different medications, got married and even had two children. But during all those years her depression became much worse, due to the Prozac she was put on again she began to have crying spells, sweating spells, had no energy to move one moment and the next had tons of energy. After many trials with other drugs doctors decided to put her on Seroquel to take before …show more content…
If not treated as early as possible, preferably when someone starts to notice highs and lows in mood swings the disease can become uncontrollable. As for most people suffering with Bipolar Disorder theirs all started because of something that happened in their history. For instance my two case studies, one patient started to have the first signs of bipolar disorder soon after a major concussion as a teenager and the other after a traumatic event in post secondary school. If this disease goes untreated it could lead to life threatening events such as suicide, aggressive or risky behavior. A lot of the time people go to drugs to help with these symptoms. Altho Bipolar Disorder is one of the most common disorders in the United States it can still be very difficult to diagnose and is a very serious
A 38-year-old single woman, Gracie, was referred for treatment of depressed mood. She spoke of being stressed out due to conflicts at work, and took a bunch of unknown pills. She reported feeling a little depressed prior to this event following having ovarian surgery and other glandular medical problems. She appeared mildly anxious and agitated. She is frequently tearful, but says she does not have any significant sleep or appetite disturbance. She does, however, endorse occasional suicidal ideation, but no perceptual disturbances and her thoughts are logical and goal-directed.
According to some sources, bipolar disorder can be a gift and a curse depending how you look at it and when it is happening (Smith). With bipolar one experiences highs and lows in behavior, but can learn how to control their behavior with therapy and certain medications. It depends how you look at the disorder and how you treat it. People who have it under control will most likely not be as upset that they have it, rather than someone who cannot control themselves, it all depends on the outlook and the
... of the treatment methods that I previously mentioned. She also put a great deal of effort into resisting treatment, which in my research I found is actually fairly common. Several studies reported that, although symptom remission could be obtained for 27% of patients within 4 weeks and 45% within 5 years following treatment initiation, 20– 30% of patients reached a treatment-resistant status on the other side. (Kanahara, et al., p. 1)”
Bipolar does not have a specific cause it is a complex disorder with multiple contributing factors one is genetic. Sometimes bipolar tends to run in peoples families. Another factor is biological.
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)
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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...
It goes to show you that taking care of it is not harmful but without taking care of the illness it can be trouble. Two out of one scientist say people with Bipolar Disorder needs primary care. Bipolar disorder can result in behavioral issues that lead to interpersonal difficulty, including anger, abrasive communication, distrust and paranoia, and disrupted family, social, and health care relationships. Some causes he says is that people with Bipolar Disorder has a shorter lifespan than the general population about 8.5 to 9.0 years. (Culpepper) has a theory that people with Bipolar Disorder lives a short lifespan because of how much your mind has to change and how they stress. It is a fact that if you live without putting stress on your body and mind you will save some years off of your life. Bipolar Disorder patients goes through a lot of stress each day putting your mind and body through it. With stress comes ageing, weight gain, exhaustion, high blood pressure, ex. Under all that in time your body will shut down slowly. People with Bipolar Disorder tend to stress, anger, and have mix motions. Treating the illness can change your
Bipolar disorder not only affects the person living with it but the the people closest to them. It can be stressful on the family. It may also be difficult being the parent of a child with bipolar. As a family member or close friend learning to cope with the mood and behavior can be very helpful. Make sure to not take care of the loved one but take care of self too is important to manage bipolar disorder.
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)
Bipolar disorder is the condition in which one’s mood switches from periods of extreme highs known as manias to periods of extreme lows known as depression. The name bipolar comes from the root words bi (meaning two) and polar (meaning opposite) (Peacock, 2000). Though often bipolar disorder is developed in a person’s late teens to early adulthood; bipolar disorder’s early symptoms can sometimes be found in young children or may develop later on in life (National Institutes of, 2008). Bipolar disorder has been found to affect both men and women equally. Currently the exact cause of bipolar disorder is not yet known, however it has been found to occur most often in the relatives of people diagnosed with bipolar disorder (National Center for, 2010).
Bipolar Disorder is the tendency of manic episodes to alternate with major depressive episodes, like a roller coaster. Barlow, D., Durand, M., Stewart, S., & Lalumière, M., 2014, p. 222. Their moods and relationships are unstable and they usually have a very poor self image, recurrent feelings of emptiness and fear of abandonment. Barlow, D., Durand, M., Stewart, S., & Lalumière, M., 2014, p. 444.
It is evident that Lisa is subjected to medication and hospitalization for her treatment. However, this method of treatment was not effective for her, because despite her being hospitalized for the last eight years; she still does not take her medicine. Since for those eight years no significant changes have been made following her diagnosis, another mode of treatment would be advisable. I would recommend the self-help strategies. Although many healthcare providers overlook this treatment method, it seems to be very
Eric Beck meets criteria for Bipolar 1 disorder. He shows some signs of General Anxiety Disorder as well. Anxiety disorders are the most coming co-occurring disorder with Bipolar 1. To be diagnosed with Bipolar 1 disorder you must meet criteria for Major Depressive Episode and Manic Episode. Eric meets criteria for part A of Major Depressive Episode due to his extensive history of depression. He stated that “I suffer even when doing things, I should enjoy.” He often had feelings of guilt or worthlessness. Along with this Eric struggled from a lack of concentration. He also had recurrent thoughts of death and has tried to commit suicide.
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 a person affected by a bipolar disorder.