Bipolar I disorder

Bipolar disorder affects over 5.7 million adults around the world. In the story ¨The Tell-Tale Heart¨ written by the American writer, editor, and literary critic Edgar Allan Poe implies a madman´s journey to kill a man. Evidence from this story proves the narrator of ¨The Tell-Tale Heart¨ is diagnosed with bipolar disorder, but others may believe that his illness is schizophrenia. The narrator has symptoms that prove he suffers from bipolar disease. Bipolar disease has many symptoms such as…

There are many different types of mental illnesses out there in the world. One of those illnesses is Bipolar Disorder. As stated by the National Institute of Mental Health, Bipolar Disorder is, “also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks” (Bipolar Disorder, N.P). This illness was first discovered in first century Greece when Aretaeus of Cappadocia ‘saw the unnoticed link…

Bipolar disorder is one of six causes of disability in the United States mainly because it is left unknown and untreated, says the article Bipolar Disorder: Causes, Contents, and Treatments. Bipolar disorder is very common in children, adolescents, and adults. Different types of the disorder include bipolar I, bipolar II, cyclothymic disorder, and rapid cycling. All ranging from being mild and dealing with it, treatments and psychiatrists, to even being severe and suicidal. Many may assume that…

Dysthymia is another term for depression that is long lasting or chronic. This is not the same as major depressive disorder, in that people that have it can still function, but never find any inner peace or happiness. No one really can understand what causes dysthymia for sure. It could sometimes be related to changes that are hard to deal with in life, or other stress factors. Other times it can be from lack of serotonin getting into the brain. Serotonin is a type of neurotransmitter that…

is bipolar II disorder. In her case, mood swings were getting out of hand. During her tour she admitted to physically striking one of her back up dancers. She said she felt horrible afterward because the dancer was her friend. At this point, her family and management held an intervention. Afterward, she quit her tour and checked into a residential treatment center. For a case like this, checking into a center would be the first call of action. People who suffer from bipolar disorder (either I or…

is believed to be a mental hospital or sanitarium in Southern California. He displays the symptoms for the mental disorder depression, resulting from his traumatic childhood. Depression is a “profound and persistent feeling of sadness or despair and/or a loss of interest in things that were once pleasurable” (“Depression and…

Americans who are age 18 or older are affected by mental illness each year. That percentage converts to approximately 57.7 million people (“Mental Disorders in America”). Travis Balitz, who is affected by Bipolar 1 disorder, a moderate stage of bipolar disorder, which according to The Sahlgrenska Academy at Goteborg University in Sweden, is “an affective disorder that influences a person’s mood, so that it fluctuates between the two poles of depression and hypomania/mania” (P.D. Jonsson 1218),…

Manic Episode-Sweethearts (1997) which was directed by Aleks Horvat I noticed there were some similarities and differences. I also read Extra Dimensions in All Aspects of Life the Meaning of Life with Bipolar Disorder by Marie Rusner PhD, Gunilla Carlsson PhD, David Brunt, and Maria Nystrom, which helped give more insight into living with bipolar disorder. Lastly, I read “I Actually Don’t Know Who I Am”: The Impact of Bipolar Disorder on the Development of Self by Maree L. Inder, Marie T. Crowe,…

An estimated 5.7 million Americans are bipolar, but the number could be much higher because psychiatrists often misdiagnose the illness as depression. Moreover, mental health professionals are convinced that an estimated million or more children could be suffering from undiagnosed bipolar disorder. Mental health professionals suspect many causes, including chemical imbalances in the brain, inherited traits from parents, and cultural and social factors. Twenty percent of teens diagnosed with…

Real Cases Assessment and Intervention Farkhanda Wajibul Brandman University Presenting Problem Andrea is a 27 year old single unemployed female referred by Elmhurst Hospital due to a suicide attempt by overdosing on Zoloft. Client has ongoing mental health symptoms which impair her ability to function and adequately care for her 9 year old son who has been diagnosed with autism, and is currently in foster care. Client has a history of mental illness, has had frequent hospitalizations,…