Bipolar_Disorder

Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that manifest it’s self into crazy mood swings, ranging from intense excitement and joy to deep depression. These episodes are unpredictable and can last for days, weeks, even months at a time. There are three main types of bipolar disorders. Bipolar I which is the most common which one will experience mood swings, Bipolar II & hypomania is when people undergo long periods of depression inter, and cyclothymic disorder which is less severe than bipolar I & II but these patients are characterized more by irritability than euphoria. Cyclothymic disorders periods last at least two years, with single episodes happening about every few days or weeks or more. Cyclothymic can turn into bipolar I or bipolar II, just about half of all these patients may go on to develop more serious types of the disorder, mainly because of being untreated. Many mental health professionals suspects that bipolar disorders are caused by chemical in balances in the brain, inherited from one of the patients parents, and cultural and social factors. The way one is diagnosed with this illness is that the patient themselves usually go to the doctor seeking for help during a episode of depression; they would question the patient, learn the manic episodes, and question the patient about family history of bipolar disorder. Some symptoms include intense joy, bad tempers, excessive talking, narcissistic feelings, and little need for sleep, promiscuity, and longing to spend money. Symptoms in depressive phase include overpowering sadness, low energy, change in appetite, and negativity. Bipolar patients are more prone to hypothyroidism, which is when the body’s metabolism slows down and cannot burn calories at a normal rate. To help the patients cope with their symptoms their prescribed with the drug lithium with other supplements to help control their episodes because there is no cure for it. Psychotherapy is also an important component of bipolar treatment. Bipolar does not only affect the one with the illness but their loved ones around them. Living with someone who’s living with bipolar disorder can be like riding a rollercoaster with all the ups, downs, twists and turns. . A person who lived with the illness described life is like a seesaw. “You’re up and down, up and down and when you stop, nobody knows but look on below, because when you land, it’s going to be a ruckus”. Seven out of Ten people don’t even realize that they have bipolar and they are undiagnosed or get treated for the wrong thing. Most people are usually diagnosed in their 20s but it could affect people at a much earlier age. Teenager normally faces a lot of ups and downs with school, family, work, friends, social networking and many other daily struggles. This can be a very difficult challenge dealing with bipolar disorder at the same time. The patients that have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder it is important from them to keep taking their medications as prescribed, reporting any changes in how they feel or function, and participating in therapy will be key to living a successful life. For further assistance in treating bipolar disorder making a few lifestyle changes, such as reducing stress, eating well, and getting enough sleep and exercise can help someone who is living with the condition as well.