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Bipolar Disorder

Learn the signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder, including mania, hypomania, and bipolar depression. A self-help e-book by Tim O

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Bipolar Disorder

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  1. Bipolar Disorder By Tim O’Lawler http://www.extremeanxietydisorders.com/

  2. General Introduction • Bipolar Disorder is a biologically based disorder that causes unusual shifts in person’s mood, and their ability to function. • Mood swings- irritable mood to sad and hopeless mood, and then back pain. • In older adolescents and adult there are often periods of normal mood in between. • These mood related changes are accompanied by severe changes in energy and behavior. http://www.extremeanxietydisorders.com/

  3. Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder • Increased energy, activity and restlessness • Excessively “high” excited mood • Extreme irritability • Talk very fast, jumping from one idea to another • Lack of confidence and concentrate or making decisions • Sleeping Problem • Unrealistic beliefs in one’ abilities and powers • Sad, anxious or empty mood, • Feeling of hopelessness, guilty, helplessness http://www.extremeanxietydisorders.com/

  4. Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder • Poor judgment • Increased sexual drive or loss of interest • Abuse of drugs, mostly cocaine, alcohol and sleeping medicine • Aggressive behavior • Disagree that anything is wrong • Hypomania can become more severe in some people or can switch into depression. • Restlessness or Irritability • Thought of death or suicide http://www.extremeanxietydisorders.com/

  5. Mood Swings & Symptoms of Psychosis • Causes of mania or depression can include symptoms of psychosis • Hallucinations and delusions are common cause • Reflect in extreme mood state • People with bipolar disorder who have these symptoms are sometime incorrectly diagnosed. http://www.extremeanxietydisorders.com/

  6. Bipolar Disorder and suicide • Bipolar disorder can result in an increased risk of suicide. • Risk increased seems to be higher earlier in the course of the illness. • Recognized bipolar disorder early and leering how to manage it and may be decreased the suicide risk. http://www.extremeanxietydisorders.com/

  7. Basic of Bipolar Disorder Treatment • Required long-term treatment:- Bipolar disorder is a chronic, relapsing illness, continue treatment even when you’re feeling better. • Need more to treatment than medication:- Only use of medicine not enough to fully control the symptoms of bipolar disorder. • Need experienced psychiatrist:- Bipolar disorder is a complex condition. A psychiatrist who is skilled in bipolar disorder can help you. http://www.extremeanxietydisorders.com/

  8. Self-Help for Bipolar Disorder • Get Educated:- Learn as much as you can about bipolar disorder. • Keep stress in check:- Avoid high-stress situations, maintain a health work-life balance, try relaxation techniques such as medications, yoga or deep breathing. • Seek Support:- Try joining a support group or taking to a trusted friend. • Make healthy choices:- Healthy sleeping, eating and exercising habits can help • Monitor your moods:- Keep track of your symptoms and watch for sign of your mood swing. http://www.extremeanxietydisorders.com/

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