Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder is when an individual in an instant has an extreme mood swing caused by depression to mania (WebMD). Some of the body functions which are affected are energy, complete daily task, mood swings and distancing from others. The symptoms sound simple and a part of many lives, but with Bipolar disorder it goes deeper and last longer. When someone has Bipolar disorder, it not only affects them, but also the loved ones around them. One’s relationships, job status, schooling, and communication levels suffer due to this mental illness (Nordqvist). When diagnosed with Bipolar disorder, it is important to fully understand the mental illness and also continue to seek help and monitor the condition changes. Bipolar disorder has three types known as Bipolar 1 Disorder, Bipolar 2 Disorder and Cyclothymic.
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The episode could last 7 days or more with the individual having reckless behavior and little sleep. Some of the reckless behaviors include; risky sex, drug use, spending sprees, impulsive traveling, and they may speak very quickly (Baertlein). Bipolar 2 patients have a type of mania referred to as hypomania. Hypomania is a shorter mania episode, but the depression has a long bout. It has also been studied patients with Bipolar disorder 2 are more likely to take their own lives (Baertlein). Cyclothymia is a much milder form of Bipolar. This is a balance of hypomania and mild depression (Baertlein). The swings of moods happen less frequently. When it comes to diagnosing Bipolar disorder most of the physical and mental illnesses have to be ruled out. A referral to a psychiatrist will be the one to determine if one have Bipolar and what type it may be (Krisha McCory). Even though Bipolar disorder is an unbalanced chemical of the brain there is no laboratory test can prove one has or does not have Bipolar
The episode could last 7 days or more with the individual having reckless behavior and little sleep. Some of the reckless behaviors include; risky sex, drug use, spending sprees, impulsive traveling, and they may speak very quickly (Baertlein). Bipolar 2 patients have a type of mania referred to as hypomania. Hypomania is a shorter mania episode, but the depression has a long bout. It has also been studied patients with Bipolar disorder 2 are more likely to take their own lives (Baertlein). Cyclothymia is a much milder form of Bipolar. This is a balance of hypomania and mild depression (Baertlein). The swings of moods happen less frequently. When it comes to diagnosing Bipolar disorder most of the physical and mental illnesses have to be ruled out. A referral to a psychiatrist will be the one to determine if one have Bipolar and what type it may be (Krisha McCory). Even though Bipolar disorder is an unbalanced chemical of the brain there is no laboratory test can prove one has or does not have Bipolar