Hypomania

Ian Gallagher is a fictitious television character from the show Shameless. The show is set in the South Side of Chicago and focuses around a dysfunctional family of six children who raise themselves with the occasional appearance of a drunk father and bipolar mother. Ian, born in 1996, is the third eldest of the children. He began developing symptoms of bipolar disorder, mania and depression, in his late teens and into his early twenties. His siblings noticed his symptoms almost immediately,…

possible mental disorder, how it affected her competence and autonomy, and the physician’s moral obligations to ensure Carla’s well-being. Bipolar disorder is a chronic mental condition characterized by episodes of major depression and mania or hypomania. There are two categories of…

depression (D), hysteria (Hy), psychoasthenia (Pt), and schizophrenia (Sc). Ms. Z’s result show moderate indication for psychopathic deviate (Pd) and social introversion (Si) and low indication for masculinity-femininity (Mf). Ms. Z’s paranoia (Pa) and hypomania (Ma) were within normal limits. Ms. Z’s content scores show high indication for include: Anxiety (ANX), Depression (DEP), Health Concerns (HEA), Low Self Esteem (LSE), Social Discomfort (SOD), Work Interference (WRK), and Negative…

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), is interviewed by his…

One of the driving forces for today’s rising rates of depression and suicide are the dozens of stigmas that pollute the field of psychology. However, one of the most potent and overlooked stigma is that of one’s nation. Most notably, first world countries all have different unspoken standards for coping with emotional conflict. Infamously so, Ireland and the US have stricter, more judgmental expectations for how individuals should manage their mental states. Veritably, "65% of [native Irish]…

when people such as family members, teachers, or co workers report abnormalities. Bipolar disorder is not curable but it can be treated, it includes plenty of different treatments such as many prescribed drugs that reduce mania, depression, and hypomania. Medications to avoid throwing tantrums and mood swings. The psychologist can also consider a change in the patients life style, for example a change in their eating habits such as eating healthy, getting more sleep, and being more involved in…

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…

The Facts on Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder, also recognized as manic-depressive illness, is a mood disorder characterized by symptoms of mania, hypomania and major depression. This illness results in unusual and unpredictable changes in mood, behavior and even energy level. There are a few different ways to categorize bipolar disorder. These categories include: Bipolar I and Bipolar II. Patients diagnosed with Bipolar I disorder often present having major depressive episodes, hypomanic…

Definition Portrayed by both manic and depressive occasions Bipolar I Disorder is a form of mental illness. It was first known as manic depression disorder. The phrase manic depression is commenced in Ancient Greece where the pairing of the words was used to explain symptoms of the disorder. Bipolar disorder is the sixth dominant cause of disability in the U.S. When you are diagnosed with this disorder you experience this course of conflictingly high-flown tendency and hovering verve, this is…

As long as I can remember, I have been helping people. I grew up in a Christian home, and am the oldest of 9 children. When I was small, I was around my grandparents and great grandparents a great deal. I learned compassion and caring almost as a part of my very being. My life has brought many challenges. I have experienced depression since my teenage years. I had suicidal thoughts that I came close to acting on several times. Something always happened to distract me from my plans. I was never…