bipolar disorder
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“Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of, but stigma and bias shame us all.”
~ Bill Clinton
What is Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar disorder, 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.
Severe mania Hypomania
Mild depressionSevere depression
Moods Alternate Between “Poles”
High
Lows
Normal Mood
Mania
Persistent abnormally elevated irritable mood
> one week
Symptoms of Mania Inflated self-esteem/grandiosity Decreased need for sleep Racing thoughts or "flight of ideas" Spending sprees Increased physical/mental energy Irritability/aggressive behavior Impulsive/risk taking Increased sexual drive
Depression
Feeling downLoss of interest in enjoyable things
Symptoms of Depression (Cont.)
Weight loss/gain Insomnia/hypersomnia Psychomotor agitation/slow down Fatigue/loss of energy Decreased ability to concentrate/make
decisions Recurrent thoughts of death/suicide
Hypomania
Mixed state
Between Mania and Depression
The diagnosis of bipolar disorder is done using the guidelines from the ‘Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders’ (DSM). There are four types of bipolar disorder:
1. Bipolar I Disorder: this disorder usually last for 7 days. The manic symptoms are sometimes so severe that the person may require immediate hospital care. Sometimes depressive episodes also occur, lasting for 2 weeks.
2. Bipolar II Disorder: A pattern of depressive episodes and hypomania episodes but not full-blown manic episodes.
3. Cyclothymic Disorder: It is a mild form of bipolar disorder. People suffering from Cyclothymic Disorder experience hypomania as well as mild depression. It can last for 2 years.
4. Rapid-Cycling Bipolar Disorder: It is a severe form of bipolar disorder. A person can suffer from major depression, hypomania or mixed states, all within one year. It is likely to affect people who have their first bipolar episode at a younger age.
Bipolar Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (BP-NOS): In this, symptoms does exist but does not meet the criteria of either Bipolar disorder I or II. The symptoms are out of the range of person’s normal behaviour.
Treatment
Long-term
Medication
Therapy
Social Support
Lifestyle Changes
Mood stabilizersAtypical antipsychoticsAntidepressants
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)Family-focused therapyInterpersonal and social rhythm therapyPsychoeducation
Psychotherapy
Medications
Self-Help For Bipolar Disorder
Monitor your moods Make healthy choices Seek support Keep stress in check Get educated
The Warning Signs of Suicide Talking about death, self-harm, or suicide Feeling hopeless/helpless/worthless Withdraw from friends/family Acting recklessly Putting affairs in order or saying goodbye Seeking out weapons or pills
Recognize Warning Signs
Offer Support/Help/Listen
Take It Seriously/Get Them Help
How to Help Someone Who is Suicidal
Catherine Zeta-Jones Vivien LeighJean-Claude Van Damme
Famous personalities
Social Stigma and Bipolar Disorder…….
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BY ASHA THANKARAJAN ARUNRAJ GROUP-10