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Bipolar Disorder

By: Seb & Ben. Bipolar Disorder. What is Bipolar Disorder?. Brain disorder that causes unus ual shifts in: Mood Energy Activity Ability to do day to day tasks Also Known as manic-depressive illness Known for dramatic shifts in mood i.e. from manic to depressive. Causes.

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Bipolar Disorder

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  1. By: Seb & Ben Bipolar Disorder

  2. What is Bipolar Disorder? • Brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in: • Mood • Energy • Activity • Ability to do day to day tasks • Also Known as manic-depressive illness • Known for dramatic shifts in mood i.e. from manic to depressive

  3. Causes • Biological factors: -Hereditary (passed down through genes) -Failure, over activity or dysfunction in neurotransmitters -Abnormal thyroid function -May be dormant for long periods of time before symptoms present • Environmental factors: -Traumatic event -Substance Abuse (not a cause but can worsen symptoms)

  4. Manic -Feeling hopeless or sad -Irritability -Fatigue -Sleep problems -Impaired judgment Depressive -Feeling extremely optimistic -Racing thoughts -Inability to concentrate -Little sleep but lots of energy -Thoughts of suicide Symptoms Symptoms can vary widely based on the person:

  5. Triggers • A Trigger with bipolar disorder is something that triggers symptoms to present or switch (whether Manic or Depressive) • -Stress • -Drug abuse • -Lack of sleep • -Medication

  6. Non Physical effects • Having bipolar disorder can make it very difficult to: • -maintain relationships • -maintain friendships • -maintain conversation • -go about your day • This a main cause of depression and it is crucial to seek help

  7. Medication: -Prescribed medication can help lessen symptoms Seek professional help: -long term help from a professional can help regulate sleep, eating patterns and accepting medication Self Help: -Avoid high stress -Accept you’re disorder and make healthy choices -Monitor Moods Treatment

  8. Sources • http://www.helpguide.org/mental/bipolar_disorder_symptoms_treatment.htm • http://health.kerals.com/beauty/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/anti-depression-medication.jpg • http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/bipolar-disorder/complete-index.shtml • http://www.nurseland.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/bipolar-disorder.jpg

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