Janie’s life was going well until about a year ago when her boyfriend of five years, Jim, suddenly decided to end their relationship. It was extremely difficult for Janie because the two of them had discussed marriage earlier in their relationship, but it came even more difficult when she found out that Jim later married one of her dear friends from high school.

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21. Joe and Marsha were dating for six months when Marsha breaks up with Joe, saying that they both need to meet other people. Joe continues to call and tries to see Marsha, ignoring the fact that they broke up. What stage of grief is Joe in?

denial
anger
bargaining
depression
acceptance

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It is true that even today with communication channels open and increasing daily, very few people are aware of mental health conditions that affect the brain functioning of human beings that appear perfectly normal but are subject to fits of depression and emotional imbalance frequently, or for long periods even. This is termed as bipolar disorder, a brain condition that can adversely affect the daily life of those diagnosed with bipolar disorder, which prevents them from functioning normally as healthy individuals, loss of motor skills, speech problems as well as difficulty in controlling emotions.

If left untreated, patients suffering from bipolar disorder can become extremely moody, experience abnormal highs and lows in happy to sad and manic depressed moods and even contemplate and attempt suicide or substance abuse. Therefore, it is very important to educate people about the mental illness, learn about signs and symptoms to detect it early on and help the affected person consider various modes of treatment to control it and lead a productive life.

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Bipolar disorder is a chronic condition or a long term illness which usually begins in the adolescence or early adulthood and can continue through out the life. As it is episodic, it is usually not recognized by the people as a psychological problem. The cause of bipolar disorder can be hereditary or genetic. Some environmental factors like the death of an intimate one, the financial difficulties, or the parent’s divorce etc also can cause psychological problems which can end up with bipolar disorder.

Usually it is caused by the imbalances in certain brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. Abnormal functioning of the hormones, especially thyroid hormones adversely affects these neurotransmitters. The symptoms of bipolar disorder can be classified to the periods of ups and downs called mania and depression. Mania is the state of excess excitability occurred by the increased energy, activities and restlessness.

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It is important for people to function daily in the society in order to work, and whatever their daily activities are. In order to function properly, your health should also be in good condition especially your brain. You have to consider that your brain is what controls most part of your body and as well as your decision and other psychological factors. Emotions and your mood is also controlled by a certain part of the brain.

However, what if you have or someone you know has brain disorder? With a brain disorder, you have to consider that it can definitely affect your daily task. Even controlling your emotions and your mood can be difficult. One kind of disorder of the brain is called bipolar disorder. This kind of disorder can affect ones ability to function properly in their daily lives. It can affect several aspects, such as the emotion, mood, and also your body’s energy.

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Drug Overdose 30-May-2003
Suicide Attempt 30-May-2003
Raped (by Kobe Bryant 30-Jun-2003, according to her, lawsuit settled)
Suicide Attempt 2004
Risk Factors: Marijuana, Cocaine, Smoking, Bipolar Disorder

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In the absence of research and development many medical ailments were earlier treated as incurable mammoths. Bipolar Disorder is one among them.

Earlier the individuals suffering with this kind of disorder was often regarded as a ‘very moody person’ or in extreme cases the family wrote them off saying that they have become insane. Later on the scientists made us realize that this disorder is a – Manic Depression, also known by the name of – Bipolar Disorder.

Though this disease is not new, along with the name many other things regarding this disease are quite new like the help we can lend to such patients. As its effects can be very wide spread and deadly, the treatment is as crucial.

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