Bipolar Disorder: Understanding Bipolar Disorder, and how it can be managed, treated, and improved

Introduction

Thank you for taking the time to read this book on Bipolar Disorder!

This book covers the topic of Bipolar Disorder and will discuss in detail what exactly Bipolar Disorder is, the different ways it may present itself, what causes it in the first place, and how it can be managed and treated. You will also be presented with a list of ways you can help a loved one who is currently suffering from Bipolar Disorder.

At the completion of this book you will have a good understanding of Bipolar Disorder, and what you can do to improve and manage it. It can be a difficult condition to live with, both for the sufferer, and for those around them. Fortunately, there are strategies and treatments available that can greatly improve the symptoms associated with Bipolar Disorder, particularly if it is diagnosed quickly.

Please keep in mind that this book does not aim to serve as medical advice, but rather as an overall guide to Bipolar Disorder and our current knowledge of it. Before self-diagnosing or undergoing any treatment methods, always consult a medical professional.

Once again, thanks for choosing this book, I hope you find it to be helpful!

Chapter 1: What Is Bipolar Disorder?

Mental Health, according to Merriam and Webster, is the state of being sound rationally and candidly, in mind and in cognitive processes. In addition, this also means that a person is healthy, with no psychological sickness or disorder. This could also mean that the individual feels good about themselves, has positive sentiments about others, and has the confident capacity to face the challenges life throws at them.

Emotional wellness directly influences everything we do, including our social, physical, and spiritual capacity. It is vital to be healthy mentally because it helps us to make the correct decisions, even under extreme pressure, and helps us get to know other people socially. Our holistic psychological well-being is imperative to our formation at each stage of life.

Over the span of a person’s life, they may develop a mental health disorder. There are several factors that can contribute to this development, which we have listed below:

Biological Factors: when we say biological factors, this includes microorganisms, cell societies, human endoparasites, and parts from microorganisms that can harm the overall wellbeing of a person. This can determine a person’s capacity to either be immune to diseases or to be susceptible to them.  

Life Experiences: Mental challenges may occur when an individual has experienced trauma, abuse, or pain. When a person encounters a horrible event, say abuse or an accident, several symptoms can present themselves. This may be right away, or further down the line, such as with PTSD.  

Hereditary or Genetic: Scientists believe that psychological disorders or mental illnesses are also caused by an assortment of hereditary and human ecological elements. Usually, when