Bipolar disorder is a documented mental illness that is treatable. This form of manic depression can have positive outcomes if being treated appropriately. It is separated into three groups: Bipolar I, Bipolar II, and Bipolar NOS. We do not know if there is a significant difference in the effects of a person’s self-representation of themselves, varying which diagnosis. This form of manic depression is not a fabricated disease or a personality problem stemming from an individual’s genetic make-up. It is unknown if there is a genetic link in bipolar disorder that can lead to certain impacts in their lives from experiences in adolescent years. The key characteristics of bipolar disorder are extreme changes in mood, thought, energy and behavior. These key characteristics have a high impact on the four core themes.
Studies have found that early onsets of bipolar disorder have been associated with increased severity and psychosocial impairment. Bipolar I is the most severe form of all Bipolar illnesses, due to its results of extreme manic episodes. This is written off by the amount of manic, mixed, or major depressive episodes an individual may experience. It has also been found that if the course of the illness becomes more severe, there is a greater risk of …show more content…
The changes in his or her mood reciprocates the reaction of others to their illness, which is apparent in their family, peer, and intimate relationships. The level of understanding and acceptance of the individual with bipolar disorder has a huge impact on family relationships. With this illness comes serious complications to the individual’s outcome of relationships. If untreated, the person is prone to changes in their mood, personality, and their interactions with others. This then results in a huge threat to the consistency in the framework of their relationships with
Studies have found that early onsets of bipolar disorder have been associated with increased severity and psychosocial impairment. Bipolar I is the most severe form of all Bipolar illnesses, due to its results of extreme manic episodes. This is written off by the amount of manic, mixed, or major depressive episodes an individual may experience. It has also been found that if the course of the illness becomes more severe, there is a greater risk of …show more content…
The changes in his or her mood reciprocates the reaction of others to their illness, which is apparent in their family, peer, and intimate relationships. The level of understanding and acceptance of the individual with bipolar disorder has a huge impact on family relationships. With this illness comes serious complications to the individual’s outcome of relationships. If untreated, the person is prone to changes in their mood, personality, and their interactions with others. This then results in a huge threat to the consistency in the framework of their relationships with