Manic Depression (Bipolar)
Sophie Collins Health-5 10/13/15
Definition:
A psychological disorder marked by manic and depressive episodes
Background of Manic Depression:
A psychological disorder marked by manic and depressive episodes.There are 3 main catagories of Manic Depression:
- Bipolar l- severe mood swings
- Bipolar ll (hypomania)-low intesnity, long periods of Depression interrupted by brief periods of a lesser form of mania
- Bipolar lll (cyclothymic)- mild, minor mood swings that still affect their quality of life
- 5.7 million people have Manic Depression
- Jean-Pierre Falret first wrote about Manic Depression in an article, confirming that the rumor of Manic Depression was true
Bipolar disorder is like a theif; it steals and never gives back
Who to Call:
- Child & Adolescent Bipolar Foundation- 1000 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 425 Wilmette, IL 60091 http://www.bpkids.org
- Depression and Bipolar Support Foundation-730 North Franklin Street , Suite 501 Chicago, IL 60619 800-826-3632 http://www.bpsalliance.org
- Depressed Anonymous- P.O. Box 17414 Louisville, KY 40217 502-569-1989 http://www.depressenanon.com
Causes & Symptoms:
Causes-
- the only causes of Manic Depression that has been proven is by chemical imbalances in the brain, and inherited traits from parents
- another cause that has not been fully proven is by a traumatic experience that affects the persons life in a very negative way
Symptoms-
- intense euphoria: the person is exploding with happiness
- irritability
- excessive talking
- egotistical feelings
- little need for sleep
- desire to spend money
- overwhelming sadness
- change in apetitite
Age/Gender:
Manic Depression is not age or gender specific although, 2.8% of adults 18-24 years of age have bipolar, and 4.6% of adults 45-64 years of age have bipolar.
Treatment:
- lithium is able to help control symptoms
- psychotherapy (adjuatment) helps you learn to cope with Depression
- there is no actual way to cure someone of Depression