Bipolar DisorderBy: Karla & Brenda

What is Bipolar Disorder?

• Bipolar Disorder is when people go back and forth in there moods in a short period of time.(Moods swings)

Ex: Happy irritable

First was noticed in the second century. Aretaeus Cappadocia noticed symptoms of mania and

depression, and that they could somehow be liked together.

In 1975 Jules Falret recorded findings of Maniac Depressive Psychosis, a psychiatric disorder.

In 1952 it was discovered that bipolar was genetic. In 1980 the term bipolar replaced maniac –depressive

disorder. Research differed adult and childhood bipolar disorder.

A Little History….

There are many causes of Bipolar disorder….. Genetic, environmental factors, stress, substance abuse,

medication, seasonal changes, sleep deprivation Environmental- Life event alcohol or drug abuse, or

normal problems. Genetic- Biological Disorder occurs in specific parts of

the brain. Neurotransmitters, or chemical messengers, in the brain cause bipolar disorder.

There is still no exact reason for bipolar disorder.

What Are The Causes of Bipolar?

So… What are the symptoms?

People with this disorder are prone to either mania or depression. While, other alternate between two types of episodes.

Frequent mood disruptions and only a few over a lifetime.

Symptoms……

Mania:•Feeling usually “high” optimistic •Extremely irritable•Unrealistic•Sleeping very little•Talking rapidly•Racing thoughts acting recklessly.

Hypomania:Less severe form of mania.

Depression:•Feeling hopeless , sad empty •Irritability•Fatigue or not very much energy•Appetite or weight changes•Sleep problems •Felling worthless•Thoughts of death or Suicide.

Mixed Episodes:•Includes depression combined with agitation, irritability, anxiety, insomnia, distractibility and racing thoughts. •Combination of high energy and low mood makes a high risk of suicide.

How is it Diagnosed?

Talking openly with doctor about mood swings, behaviors and lifestyle habits,

Doctors take notes to diagnose. He nootes symptoms, the severity, length and frequency.

Diagnosed based upon criteria found within the latest edition of the diagnostic and statistical Manuallor Mental Disorders.

CURES…

Know the difference between your symptoms and your true self. Be open about your behaviors you want to change and set goals for making changes.

Medication also is a way to treat it. It will reduce the symptoms.

Not only is medication needed, also therapy, life changes, and social support.

Functional or Organic? Bipolar disorder is a functional disorder because it

has a psychological cause and it doesn’t involve brain damage. Its caused by a great depression and/or genetic.

sources….www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001924/

www.Psychcentral.com/lib/2007/the-cause-of-bipolar-disorder-maniac-depression/www.helpgiude.org/mental/bipolar_disorder_symptoms_treatment.htm