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
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BIPOLAR 5/20/2016 0 COMMENTS Ways to cope with Bipolar. I have struggled with severe bipolar disorder for almost 2 years now along with some other problems I have. I was at one point getting support and help for it and it almost went then high school came along and I relapsed yet this time I haven’t gotten the help because of bullying that has honestly changed my view on getting help. Instead i came up with some ways to control my emotions more towards whilst I’m at school or at a friend’s house
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What Is Bipolar Disorder? I.Writebol COMM/156 5/25/2012 M.Clark “What a creature of strange moods [Winston Churchill] is - always at the top of the wheel of confidence or at the bottom of an intense depression‚” once said William Maxwell "Max" Aitken. Bipolar disorder is a chemical imbalance in the brain that has yet to be unraveled; it causes many mood swings that can happen at a moment’s notice without a word. With many mental illnesses in order to diagnose them it takes time
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Professor Nancy Fraser English EAC150 17/10/2012 MLA Documentation Essay The author Roslyn Foy explains the deeper emotions that resides in Armand the protagonist of the story Desiree’s baby by Kate Chopin. Armand’s cruel actions towards the people around him do not only suggest racism in the nineteenth century; he is man that must comply and live up to his great reputation. Foy brings up the subject of his mother‚ suggesting that even though she died when Armand was only eight
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Description of Bipolar disorder Surprisingly Bipolar disorder isn’t a simple disease. Bipolar disorder is also known by another name which is manic-depressive illness. Our double named disorder causes a few big changes to the life of the ill and lives around them. The symptoms of this disorder are very severe but can differ on severity depending on the person. This disorder is life altering in many ways‚ but with medications and treatment this disorder can be managed‚ allowing the afflicted to
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Bipolar disorder (also known as manic-depressive disorder) is a psychological disorder that makes a person’s mood‚ energy‚ and activity levels change constantly. Bipolar disorder is caused by genetics‚ hormones‚ neurotransmitters‚ and the environment. Mood shifts can occur from a few times a year to a few times a day (it depends on the person). Bipolar disorder can happen to anyone‚ from young to old. Types of bipolar disorder: • Bipolar I: Episodes from manic to depressive‚ usually lasts at least
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Bipolar Disorder: Its Causes and Effects At least 2 million Americans suffer from bipolar disorder‚ more commonly known as manic-depression. This illness usually begins in adolescence or early adulthood and continues throughout life. Although it may come into affect at any time‚ most individuals with the disorder experience their first mood episode in their 20 ’s. However‚ manic-depression quite often strike teenagers and has been diagnosed in children under 12. The risk of suicide among
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Bipolar disorders fall into two categories‚ Bipolar I Disorder and Bipolar II Disorder. According to the DSM-5 (2013)‚ “for a diagnosis of Bipolar I Disorder‚ it is necessary to meet the following criteria for a manic episode. The manic episode may have been preceded by and may be followed by hypomanic or major depressive episodes” (p. 123). While a diagnosis for Bipolar II Disorder needs to meet the criteria for a current or past hypomanic episode and criteria for a current or past major depressive
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to research bipolar disorder. This runs in my family. My mom and grandfather both have bipolar both to a different degree of severity. I have always kind of understood what it all entails but never really looked it up. Bipolar disorder is where people go back and forth between periods of good moods and depression. The mood swings between mania and depression can be very quick. The cause of bipolar is unknown but is seen in relatives of people who have it. In most people with bipolar disorder‚ life
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A disorder that takes one through a figurative rollercoaster of emotion with many high points of abnormal energy and low points of despair. A person would call this disorder manic depression or bipolar disorder. With symptoms like mania which is a period of elevated energy‚ happiness and irritably or depression that brings a feeling of hopelessness‚ insecurity and negativity; life can be hard. Firstly‚ this article will examine bipolar disorder including symptoms and whom it affects. Then‚ it is
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