Article by Anuradha Thakur

Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder which is also known as manic-depressive illness. It is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. Symptoms of bipolar disorder are different from the normal ups and downs that everyone experience through from time to time. Bipolar disorder symptoms can result in damage relationships, poor school performance, lost of good jobs and it can even cause suicide. But fortunately bipolar disorder can be treated and people with this illness can lead full and productive lives.

Bipolar disorder often develops in a person’s late teens or early adult years. At least half of all cases start before age 25.1 Some people have their first symptoms during childhood, while others may develop symptoms late in life. Bipolar disorder is not easy to spot when it starts. The symptoms may seem like separate problems, not recognized as parts of a larger problem. Some people suffer for years before they are properly diagnosed and treated. Like diabetes or heart disease, bipolar disorder is a long-term illness that must be carefully managed throughout a person’s life.

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Article by Mary jack

The bipolar treatment may not only include medications but there are natural ways of curing it too. To cure this it is very important that you know about all of the outcomes that are possible. Before moving towards bipolar treatment it is best knowing about bipolar symptoms. If you will find different mood attacks to someone than the may be a characteristic of the disorder. There might be genetical disorders in addition to normal disorders with no involvement of genes.

Food and living style can impact you to vary the concentration of the disorder. If you are a patient of bipolar two then you must give up eating much unhealthy foods because it will increase toxic chemicals in your stomach and you feel more depressed. Such patients spoil their social life as well because people don’t realize the reason behind their mood.

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Article by Madeleine Kelly

I am probably just as much to blame as any other writer on the internet. I’m guilty of writing articles that take one single aspect and talk about that without any context for the subject, no mention of the many other aspects that need to be considered. This time I’m going to rectify that with a discussion of the complete steps involved in living a truly fulfilling life with bipolar disorder.

First, can there be such a thing as a fulfilling life with bipolar disorder? Bipolar wrecks relationships because behaviour goes awry. For the same reason, a job can be hard to keep after a manic outburst. Study becomes impossible because of concentration problems. You can lose your children to child protection. How then can we claim a fulfilling life?

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Article by V K Rajagopalan

When it comes to bipolar disorder in children as well as in adults this is a disorder that can either be fairly mild with only infrequent episodes or it can be much more severe and more long lasting. It is also known as manic depression and those who suffer with Bipolar disorder tend to experience the associated symptoms in a number of different ways. Most people with Bipolar Disorder tend to experience around eight to ten manic or depressive episodes in the course of their lives. On the other hand there are those that might experience even fewer episodes or indeed more episodes.

According to the latest medical evidence that we have it would appear that children and adults with Bipolar Disorder actually have a higher death rate than those who do not have the disorder. This higher death rate is usually from heart problems and suicide. However it is important to note that bipolar disorder in children is treatable and when treatment is provided the child can go on to live a normal, healthy, and productive life.

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Article by Alex Moore

Do you typically inquire your self, “Am I bipolar?” Do you want to find out more about bipolar dysfunction, what exactly are bipolar signs and symptoms and the way a person can tell if she or he has the problem? Bipolar condition can be a medical issue characterized by abnormal and abrupt mood swings. These mood swings are acknowledged as mania and depression. Bipolar problem is categorized usually into among 3 sorts: Kind 1, Form two and Cyclothymia.

Even though bipolar dysfunction is diagnosed by a psychiatrist on observation of at least a single manic phase and one particular depressed state, a bipolar check can be used being an indicator of regardless of whether a person is struggling from mood swings that are so serious they really should look for expert services.

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Article by Ricky Hussey

Bipolar disorder is not a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders defined by the presence of one or more episodes of abnormally elevated mood, clinically referred to as mania. Individuals who experience manic episodes also commonly experience depressive episodes or symptoms, or mixed episodes which present with features of both mania and depression. These episodes are normally separated by periods of normal mood, but in some patients, depression and mania may rapidly alternate, known as rapid cycling. The disorder has been subdivided into bipolar I, bipolar II and cyclothymia based on the the type and severity of mood episodes experienced.

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Article by Carlos

Also referred to as manic depression bipolar disorder is a mental illness characterized by disruptions in mood, from a feeling of crushing depression switching to a high of mania. In some cases, the afflicted person shows the symptom of both depression and mania at the same time. Bipolar disorder is not curable although it can be treated to help the person with the illness gain control of his/her mood episodes. Many factors are considered first before the treatment and foremost of them is an accurate and complete diagnosis. A wrong diagnosis will result in mistreatment that could make the circumstances worse for the patient. Diagnosing Bipolar Disorder It is quite difficult even for a professional medical practitioner to make a diagnosis for bipolar disorder. One problem is that most people with the illness only seek help when they are in the depressive stage. When in manic or elevated mood they tend not to realize the problem and thus would not think of seeking any help. The typical diagnostic exams given for bipolar disorder are psychological evaluation, medical history and physical exam. A psychological evaluation involves three key components that will determine the diagnosis: the symptoms, the trajectory or pattern of the illness, and family history. A complete medical history of the person is required by the doctor in order to rule out other factors that do not necessarily contribute to the disorder. Physical exam includes blood tests, Thyroid profile, EEG and CT and MRI scan of the brain. Classes of Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder I – This is the most severe type where the affected person experiences manic episodes and/or episodes of major depression. Bipolar disorder II • The disorder is characterized by a hypomanic episode which is a lesser form of mania and also at least one major depressive episode. Those with this type of disorder are at most risk of committing suicide because their depressive episodes are more intense than the manic episodes. Cyclothymia – The individual who suffers from this illness had both episodes of both hypomania and mild depression or what is termed as dysthymic in medical language. A bipolar disorder cannot be diagnosed as cyclothymia if there is a history of manic or major depression. The Treatment The treatment for bipolar disorder is focused on effective long term management of the condition and restoring back to normal the person’s mood when he/she is experiencing an episode. The most effective method of treating bipolar disorder is a combination of medication and therapy. Medication Mood stabilizers, notably lithium is commonly prescribed by the physician for all types of bipolar disorder before any other drug. It has been proven effective but not for all. Antidepressants are prescribed only when the person is in a depressed mood and should not be taken in a manic episode. The drug Prozac is an example of an antidepressant. Anticonvulsant drugs are administered orally for the control of seizures particularly on manic episodes. Valproic acid is one type of this medicine. It is important to note that the drugs used for bipolar disorder medications have significant side effects including weight gain. Also, they should be taken with the prescription of a competent physician. Therapies Medication alone is not effective if not combined with some form of therapy, and neither is therapy alone can be effective if not combined with medication. Here are some therapies for treating bipolar disorder: Behavioral therapy- This therapy involves the psychiatrist or a trained specialist determining a patient• s negative behavior that causes stress and make his life miserable, and replacing the undesirable behavior with a positive one. Cognitive therapy – While behavior therapy replaces negative behavior with positive ones, cognitive therapy identifies and modify thinking patterns associated with mood shifts. Interpersonal therapy – Aims to reduce the stress on the patient by focusing on his interactions with the important people in his life and solving whatever interpersonal problems that exist between them. Social Rhythm therapy – The gist of the therapy is to help the patient get back and manage his day to day activities such as sleep schedule, house work, exercise or doing shopping.

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