psychologist who has paved a deep path for the study and understanding of manic depressive disorder (Bipolar disorder). Kay Jamison suffers from bipolar disorder, this has given her an excellent understanding of the symptoms and treatment necessary to manage bipolar disorder. Although many treatment approaches are available not all are worth considering or will be effective at treating bipolar disorder. Bipolar I disorder is marked by episodes of mania and depression(notes). The episodes can range from…
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Bipolar Within Family Life 11/12/13 Isabella Smith “bipolar affects family life in many ways when mixed with drug and alcohol abuse”. Table of contents Title page 1 Table of contents 2 Abstract 3 Introduction…
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Etiology: “Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks” (National Institute of Mental Health). Bipolar disorder symptoms vary from person to person. A person suffering from bipolar disorder may experience relationship problems, poor school and work performance, and even suicide thoughts or attempts. Currently there are four types of bipolar disorder. I’m…
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for the Bipolar Disorder patient is one of the complex to accomplish. They have an increased risk for cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes. This is not only due to their manic and depressive behaviors but the pharmacological treatment they receive. Studies have shown that they receive less screening and treatment for these conditions (2). There seems to be a gap between the mental and physical health care that leads to these comorbidities which can result to premature death for Bipolar patients…
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Introduction Bipolar Disorder is a chronic disorder characterized by extreme changes in mood, these changes go from mania to depression. Because of its comorbidity condition, it can leads to risky behaviors and greater problems in areas of their social life such as employment, economic and personal relationships stability and even suicidal tendencies if it is not treated.(Leahy, 2007). Its known that women tend to have more periods of depression than men. So that, they are at higher risk for rapid…
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Bipolar and Me Jamie Treese Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Try imagining being happy one second and crying the next. Can you imagine laughing and then in a bat of an eye being so angry that you could scream? I know I could but then again I have bipolar disorder, a mood disorder, which is accompanied by socialphobia. I researched bipolar disorder because I have been diagnosed with it for 12 years and would like to know more about my disorder. Some days I feel perfectly normal…
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Bipolar disorder is a lifelong condition that involves manic highs and depressive lows, due to chemical imbalances in the brain. Mental illnesses are not only difficult for the person dealing with them, but for the people around them also. Specifically, parents who have bipolar disorder can have tremendous family issues, whereas their constant mood swings can place a strain on relationships within the household. Often, family members must deal with their own feelings of confusion, anger, and helplessness…
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The Effects of Bipolar Disorder on People A Review of Literature Remaxy Panchol Ashford University Author Note This paper was prepared for Psychology 101, Section 2, taught by Dr. Eilders Abstract Bipolar disorder is a condition in which people go back and forth between periods of a very good or irritable mood and depression. The "mood swings" between mania and depression can be very quick. There is no clear cause for the manic or depressive episodes but there are certain triggers…
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Bipolar Disorder Introduction to Psychology November 29,2012 Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity, and the ability to function on a daily basis. People in general have many different mood swings, but someone who has bipolar disorder has severe mood swings that may cause damage to personal relationships, job performance, and the ability to function in school. Diagnosing bipolar disorder can be difficult…
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Bipolar Disorder Psychology Northwood University What I found interesting is how the brain reacts to bipolar individuals. What is bipolar disorder, also known as manic- depressive illness? According to the institute of psychiatry at Kings college London Bipolar disorder causes dramatic mood swings—from feeling overly “high” and/or irritable to sad and hopeless, and then back again, often with periods of normal mood in between. Severe changes in energy and…
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