Bipolar Disorder
By Sakshi N. TB2
The types...
Bipolar disorders are classified into four types:
Bipolar I
Bipolar II
Cyclothymic Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Signs/Symptoms
Symptoms of Mania:
Racing speech
Increased energy
Decreased need for sleep
Elevated mood and exaggerated optimism
Increased physical and mental activity
Excessive irritability, aggressive behavior and impatience
Poor judgment
Reckless behavior – excessive spending or rash decisions.
Difficulty concentrating
Inflated sense of self-importance
Symptoms of depression:
Loss of interest in activities
Prolonged sad or irritable mood
Loss of energy
fatigue
Feelings of guilt or worthlessness
Sleeping too much or inability to sleep
Drop in grades and inability to concentrate
Inability to experience pleasure
Appetite loss or overeating
Anger, worrying and anxiety
Thoughts of death or suicideHow does it affect someone?
Kids and teens can go back and forth between mania and depression in short intervals. Even in the span of a day.
Episodes of mania and depression may happen irregularly and follow an unpredictable pattern.(in both kids, teens, and adults)
Between episodes the person will return to normal or near normal. For some people there is no break at all.Other names
- Depressive disorder
- Manic depression
- Manic-depressive disorder
- Bipolar mood disorder
- Bipolar affective disorder
- Manic-depressive illness
How can it be treated?
Symptoms show differently in different people.
When doctors know what type they can tailor the treatment to that person’s specific needs.
Popular treatment methods are:
Medication - Mood stabilizers
Counseling
Psychotherapy