Understanding Bipolar Disorder - Easing Confusion, Improving Life.

UNDERSTANDING BIPOLAR DISORDER

Easing Confusion, Improving Life

Sally Pederson

Copyright Sally Pederson 2013

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Table of Contents

​Getting to Know Bipolar Disorder

Pinpointing Root Causes

Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder

Living With Bipolar Disorder

Psychiatric Evidence

Prozac as a Treatment

Famous people with Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Affective Disorder in Children

Types of Bipolar Disorder

Concerns With Self Injury

​ Borderline Personality Disorder vs. Bipolar Disorder

Celexa and Bipolar Disorder

Pediatric Bipolar Disorder vs. Asperger’s Syndrome

Treatment Options

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Getting To Know Bipolar Disorder

​ Once upon a time people suffering from bipolar disorder were termed as being moody or insane. The terminology changed to manic depression and in modern medicine it is referred to as bipolar disorder. Around 1% of the population is found to be suffering from bipolar depression which manifests itself in two phases namely depression and mania. It is known to be free from gender bias, meaning it affects both men and women equally.

Mania is again of two categories. One is hypomania and people with hypomania have a high amount of energy and show high levels of productivity. These people go on to become great salesmen or powerful businessmen when channeled appropriately. However a person may not retain this state forever and go on to developing the full blown form of mania which is the other form.

A person of full blown mania undergoes a lot of suffering. These people try to indulge in certain things with no real success, but they remain completely oblivious to the fact. They may act without thinking out the cost that he or she might have to pay for those actions. For example they may write out checks without having money on the bank, money may be spent extravagantly or highly valued belongings may be given away as charity only to be regretted later.

Mania can lead to sexual exploits which may result in pregnancy, diseases or problems in relationships. An extreme case may be that of psychosis where a person can become delusional and also start hallucinating. Such people forget reality and therefore are vulnerable to the dangers in their surroundings as they cannot protect themselves.

Subsequent to the manic phase moves is depression and under its influence the person goes to bed for days seeking seclusion. Energy levels and appetite are at an all-time low and sleeping disorders are also apparent. The person may be suicidal and may threaten suicide. These threats have to be taken seriously because more often than not persons contemplate and finally end up actually putting them into action.

Adults and often teenagers suffering from bipolar disorder abuse drug and alcohol. As they say, substance abuse helps them cope up