“Margot Kidder kept up a busy schedule as an actress even though she had been experiencing the mood swings common among bipolar patients. To cope, she returned to cocaine and alcohol.” (Marcovitz 61) Turning to drugs, either prescription or non are common ways to deal with undiagnosed Bipolar Disorder. The word “bipolar” when broken apart is “bi” which means “two” and “polar” which means “opposite.” Bipolarisim, also known as Manic Depression, can be a very serious mood disorder where the person suffering from the disorder cannot control their emotions. There are four different levels of Bipolar Disorder (BD) that range anywhere from mild to very serious. Two different emotions Bipolarism is famously known to cause are Mania and Depression.
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Exceedingly joyful or exceedingly angry, you will never know which to expect during these energetic periods of time from a person suffering from BD. An episode can last for several days or even up to several months. The said person in a Manic frenzy is often extremely chipper, as if they are on top of the world. Nothing can damper their color-flying mood, not even bad news. Talking fast, spending great amounts of money, driving carelessly, and reports of feeling excited and restless or often common traits seen in BD. During a Manic episode a person may be able to stay awake for days on end. Although, because they are so restless they might become easily annoyed or pick fights. They become easily distracted, all the plans they had made early in the episode are not carried …show more content…
Honestly, it will make you stronger and more compassionate. It hasn't been easy, but I definitely feel I’ve become a better person for having gone through it.” (Poole 64) Although there have been many studies, scientists are still unsure what exactly causes Bipolar Disorder. Genetics and the environment the person is in are great suspects. BD is always hard on the whole family no matter who is suffering from the disorder. Relatives may feel guilty for becoming stressed and wanting a break from the rollercoaster ride of emotions the whole family is taken on. Of course, when the term “Bipolar Disorder” is heard the feelings of the patient are often overlooked or not sympathized with. Patients are very likely to feel guilty for the stress they feel they put on others, as if they are a burden for everyone around them. It is common for them (patients) to have trouble keeping friends and jobs. If the disorder goes undiagnosed it will worsen throughout
Exceedingly joyful or exceedingly angry, you will never know which to expect during these energetic periods of time from a person suffering from BD. An episode can last for several days or even up to several months. The said person in a Manic frenzy is often extremely chipper, as if they are on top of the world. Nothing can damper their color-flying mood, not even bad news. Talking fast, spending great amounts of money, driving carelessly, and reports of feeling excited and restless or often common traits seen in BD. During a Manic episode a person may be able to stay awake for days on end. Although, because they are so restless they might become easily annoyed or pick fights. They become easily distracted, all the plans they had made early in the episode are not carried …show more content…
Honestly, it will make you stronger and more compassionate. It hasn't been easy, but I definitely feel I’ve become a better person for having gone through it.” (Poole 64) Although there have been many studies, scientists are still unsure what exactly causes Bipolar Disorder. Genetics and the environment the person is in are great suspects. BD is always hard on the whole family no matter who is suffering from the disorder. Relatives may feel guilty for becoming stressed and wanting a break from the rollercoaster ride of emotions the whole family is taken on. Of course, when the term “Bipolar Disorder” is heard the feelings of the patient are often overlooked or not sympathized with. Patients are very likely to feel guilty for the stress they feel they put on others, as if they are a burden for everyone around them. It is common for them (patients) to have trouble keeping friends and jobs. If the disorder goes undiagnosed it will worsen throughout