Bipolar Research Paper
Bipolar Disorder
Julie L. Pettrone
Psychology 101-48
Mrs. Pamela Lusk
July 22, 2010
Bipolar Disorder 2
As stated by Monica Basco, in The Bipolar Workbook (2006), Bipolar disorder is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a category of mood disorders defined by the presence of one or more episodes of abnormally elevated energy levels, cognition, and mood and one or more depressive episodes. The elevated moods are referred to as mania. Individuals who experience manic episodes also experience depressive episodes, or mixed episodes in which features of both mania and depression are present at the same time. In some cases, extreme mania can lead to hallucinations and delusions, and extreme depression can lead to suicidal thoughts.
Bipolar Disorder 3
Bipolar Disorder is a complex psychiatric condition, formally referred to as Manic Depression. Within this disorder, you will find abnormally elevated levels of mood, as well as depressive episodes. The elevated moods are known as “mania”, or in milder cases, “hypomania”. Some people with this diagnosed disease also experience periods of “mixed episodes”, in which they exhibit features of mania and depression at the same time. Usually, these episodes are separated by periods of “normal” mood, but in some cases may rapidly alternate, known as rapid cycling. The disorder has been subdivided into groups within the diagnosis known as Bipolar I, Bipolar II, and Cyclothymia. Each have differing levels of severity in moods and effects on people. According to The Mayo Clinic (2010), mood swings in Bipolar I cause significant difficulty in your job, school or relationships. Manic episodes can be severe and dangerous. Bipolar II is less severe than Bipolar I. People with this level of disease may experience an elevated mood, irritability and some changes in functioning, but generally they can carry out their daily activities without too much interference. Instead of a full-blown mania, hypomania may be
Julie L. Pettrone
Psychology 101-48
Mrs. Pamela Lusk
July 22, 2010
Bipolar Disorder 2
As stated by Monica Basco, in The Bipolar Workbook (2006), Bipolar disorder is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a category of mood disorders defined by the presence of one or more episodes of abnormally elevated energy levels, cognition, and mood and one or more depressive episodes. The elevated moods are referred to as mania. Individuals who experience manic episodes also experience depressive episodes, or mixed episodes in which features of both mania and depression are present at the same time. In some cases, extreme mania can lead to hallucinations and delusions, and extreme depression can lead to suicidal thoughts.
Bipolar Disorder 3
Bipolar Disorder is a complex psychiatric condition, formally referred to as Manic Depression. Within this disorder, you will find abnormally elevated levels of mood, as well as depressive episodes. The elevated moods are known as “mania”, or in milder cases, “hypomania”. Some people with this diagnosed disease also experience periods of “mixed episodes”, in which they exhibit features of mania and depression at the same time. Usually, these episodes are separated by periods of “normal” mood, but in some cases may rapidly alternate, known as rapid cycling. The disorder has been subdivided into groups within the diagnosis known as Bipolar I, Bipolar II, and Cyclothymia. Each have differing levels of severity in moods and effects on people. According to The Mayo Clinic (2010), mood swings in Bipolar I cause significant difficulty in your job, school or relationships. Manic episodes can be severe and dangerous. Bipolar II is less severe than Bipolar I. People with this level of disease may experience an elevated mood, irritability and some changes in functioning, but generally they can carry out their daily activities without too much interference. Instead of a full-blown mania, hypomania may be
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