Bipolar Disorder Alex Ovrick Period 4 5/20/10
Bipolar Disorder Psych Pp
Oct 31, 2014
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Bipolar DisorderAlex Ovrick
Period 45/20/10
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder- a mood disorder in which the person alternates between the hopelessness and lethargy of depression and the overexcited state of mania.
ManiaMania- a mood disorder marked by a hyperactive wildly optimistic state.
During the manic phase of bipolar disorder, the person is usually over talkative, overactive, elated, has little need for sleep, shows fewer sexual inhibitions, loud speech, flighty, and hard to interrupt.
DepressionFeelings of worthlessness and diminished interest in or pleasure in most activities.
Signs of depression
-Lethargy
-Feelings of worthlessness
-Loss of interest in friends, family and activities.
Causes of Bipolar Disorder
Not entirely know.
Psychologists think Bipolar disorder is a biological disorder caused by the malfunction of neurotransmitters in a specific part of the brain.
Causes of Depression
Family History
Trauma and Stress
Pessimistic Personality
Physical Conditions
Other Psychological Disorders
Causes of Mania
Hyperactivity
Excitement
Euphoria
Delusions
Inattention
Recklessness
Concentration Difficulty
Detachment
Treatments for Bipolar Disorder
Therapies
-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
-Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy
-Family Therapy
-Psychoeducation
Treatments for Bipolar Disorder (Continued)Medications
-Lithium
-Anticonvulsant medications
-Antidepressants
-Benzodiazepine
Electroconvulsive Therapy
Having Bipolar disorder
As a person with Bipolar disorder I know that I might randomly snap a go off on someone for no apparent reason. My parents and teachers are understanding of my disorder and do not punish me for an outbreak because they know at heart I am not a mean person.
Mood SwingsMy mood swings occur most often when I get agitated for waiting on something or someone. For example when my brother is taking to pass me the remote when it is my turn to pick the station we watch.
What I hate most
The thing I hate most about being bipolar is having other people find out that I have bipolar disorder. I don’t want people to think I’m different.
2 PeopleSometimes people tell me they think I am two different people. They say sometimes I can be every nice and friendly, but other times I can be very mean and rude.
Taking my Medicine
Every morning I take a pill to prevent myself from having mood swings during the day.
The medicine contains Lithium.
Days I Forget…
Some days I forget to take my medicine and on those days is when I find myself getting in trouble at school or getting in fights with my friends.
Hopefully…
Hopefully one day their will be a cure for this disorder, but I highly doubt it. Taking medicine is fine with me it’s not too much work.
Wrap it UP!!!!All in all life is not that bad; it could be worse. I could be having worse, more threatening problems like schizophrenia. So I consider myself lucky!
The END!
Very Nice…..100%. Even though you did not know how to use
twitter.-Mr. Jocham
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