Bipolar disorder

BIPOLAR DISORDER

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AbstractBipolar is a psychological state. Individual suffers from mood disorder. Victim`s mood varies from depressive lows to manic

highs.




Bipolar DisorderResults in unusual shifts in energy, mood or activity

levels.Affects one in their late teen years or in early

adulthood. A lifetime illness that has to be carefully managed. Increase is mainly attributed to delayed diagnosis.




Phenomena in Bipolar DisorderCyclothymia

Refers to a series of depressive episodes that occur from time to time.

An early indicator that one is likely to develop bipolar disorder in the years ahead.




Rapid CyclingHappens to up to a fifth of bipolar 1 and 2 patients.Characterized by the recurrence of depressive and

manic episodes with significant variations.Cyclical changes occur up to four times per year.Exerts psychological pressure on the individual.




Causes of Bipolar DisorderGenetic causes.Excessive Accumulation of Calcium in Human Cells.Side effects of various transmitters e.g. dopaminephenotypic features.Life experiences events




low attention.Drug abuse.High feelings of optimism. High need for sleep.Risk of suicide and continuous mood swings




Signs and Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder

feelings of anxiety aggressionHopelessnesslack of sexual appetitelack of sleep.




Available Treatments for Bipolar DisorderAvailable treatments only reduce the impact of the

disease as it has no cure.Various medications involve use of lithium.Carbamazepine is effective especially as a mood

stabilizer.Valproate. Drugs under this category include

Depakene and valproicacid



Challenges Facing People With Bipolar Disorder

Repetition of the same concept, or sentences in speech.

Tend to be short-tempered.Do not know when they are irritating others. Tend to be forgetful.

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ConclusionThe disease has no cure, but it can be controlledeach one of us has a responsibility to support those

suffering from bipolar.

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