Bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder, a mental disorder marked by periods of depression and elation, affects millions of Americans throughout their lifetime. Even a few celebrities have it including the late Robin Williams and Vincent Van Gogh. Bipolar disorder is very common and should not be seen as something to be feared of, but something to be informed about. A good way to start is to learn its effects, how people get it, and how it is treated. Effects on body and Mind Bipolar Disorders effects are mostly…

People living with Bipolar Disorder (BD) not only affects the life of the individual with the disorder, it also affects the lives of the people surrounding him/her. The distinct changes of moods can occur suddenly and disrupt family dynamics. As shown in the article titled Extra dimensions in all aspects of life—the meaning of life with bipolar disorder, the extent of the family’s understanding and acceptance is the level of the closeness of the family. The acceptance creates a support…

Bipolar disorder, formerly called maniac depressive insanity, is a mental health disorder that affects more than three percent of the United States population and has the highest rate of suicide in comparison to all other psychiatric disorders (Coyle 2007). This disorder is characterized by lack of stability, which makes having a standard and normal routine in one’s daily life lessen the effects of bipolar disorder (Michalak et al 2006). Statistics show that unfortunately, more than six percent…

Bipolar disorder is a complex lifelong condition that causes dramatic shifts in mood. Elevated highs of mania to the lows of depression are common symptoms of the disorder. If not treated properly, the mood episodes create lack of control in the mind and body. While the cause of the disorder is unknown, studies show that genetics, environment, and altered brain chemistry play a large role. In the past, bipolar disorder was thought to begin in late adolescence or early adulthood. However, recent…

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,…

Living a life with Bipolar Disorder People do not realize how much of a struggle it is living life with bipolar disorder. Men, women and even teens have to face the everyday horrors of what comes next without knowing when, why, and without any warnings. People are dealing or have dealt with this have many constant changes in their feelings, thoughts, behaviors, actions,even their physical conditioning.” The horrors of years spent wishing you were dead, incapable of getting out of bed or…

not understand bipolar disorder at first. They may become frustrated with the depressive episodes and frightened by the manic states. Feelings of joy and feelings of sadness are normal parts of human life. Some however are unfortunate enough to be forced to cope with these…

Understanding Bipolar disorder – Signs and symptoms Bipolar is a serious medical condition where you will experience unusual ups and downs. The unusual mood swings and fluctuation in energy levels will not allow you to perform the daily activities. If diagnosed with bipolar, you will find very difficult to cope with life, it becomes really tough to manage relationships, job, and day to day tasks. The good news is bipolar is treatable and you can live a normal life. Though Bipolar is treatable,…

Living with Bipolar Disorder greatly affects an individuals whole life, as well as their immediate surroundings including close friends, family and work environment. This illness has the ability to greatly alter ones life in such a drastic way that they may have a difficult time keeping relationships and being able to have a strong development of self. Since there are a number of different diagnoses in the Bipolar Disorder spectrum, multiple avenues of treatment exist. Pharmacological treatment…

Bipolar Disorder: Etiology, Pathophysiology, & Clinical Manifestations Bipolar I Disorder is a psychiatric disorder of unknown etiology, that results due to an “abnormal functioning of neurotransmitters in the brain,” often precipitated by an imbalance of glutamate, norepinephrine, and/or GABA neurotransmitters (Adams & Urban, 2016, p. 257). When these chemicals are not proportional with one another, the brain becomes over stimulated by excitatory neurotransmitters. In such cases, the patient…