Bipolar+Disorder

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Bipolar also known as manic depressive illness is a long life disease that causes extreme changes in mood and energy, as well as your effectiveness to complete your everyday tasks. It is very different from the ups and downs everyone faces throughout life. Bipolar can have a negative effect on an individual’s life such as: performance at work or school, relationships with friends and spouses, and even suicide. Some people develop symptoms in early childhood or late in life, but they usually develop in an individual in their late teens or early adult years. When bipolar starts it can be very difficult to spot or recognize. Some people go for years without proper treatment, or any treatment at all, but no matter the age or gender, Bipolar is a treatable disorder and individuals have the ability to lead healthy lives.  media type="youtube" key="MBUOoQk0hhU?fs=1" height="385" width="480" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBUOoQk0hhU)   ** __Treatment For Bipolar Disorder__ ** ======

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Treatment of Bipolar disaorder is often difficult. The most effective treatment is a combination of medications, lifestyle changes, social support and therapy. Even if the individual is feeling better, and is symptom free, it is important to continue treatment and medication to prevent mood swings and to stay symptom free. If an individual is spotted with Bipolar symptoms, they should see a Physician as soon as possible. Ignoring the problem can affect your friends, your job, and even your health. ====== There are three main types of Bipolar: Bipolar I, Bipolar II, and Cyclothymic Disorder. Since bipolar affects individuals differently, once the disorder is diagnosed, it makes it easier for doctors to treat the individual for their specific needs.

**__Bipolar I:__** May last for several weeks or months at a time. This type of Bipolar involves one or more depressive episodes, these symptoms can also be related to the seasonal changes. Between these episodes the individual may feel normal.

**Bipolar II: ** Is similar to bipolar 1. Bipolar 2 involves more than one depressive episode, as well with at least one hypomanic episode (similar to manic but less severe)

**__Cyclothymic mood Disorder:__** Is a milder form of bipolar disorder. Individuals have repeated episodes of mild depression, and normal or slightly elevated mood.

**__How Is Bipolar Disorder Diagnosed?__ ** <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">To treat bipolar, psychiatrist or psychologist first must find what type of bipolar the individual has, which can be very tricky, or are not diagnosed properly. Because of improper treatment, the disorder may get worse, and end up in a psychiatric hospital, abusing drugs, or committing suicide.

<span style="color: #4f81bd; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 17pt;">__What Causes Bipolar Disorder?__ <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">To doctors and scientist, the cause of bipolar is still unknown, but there are some ideas on what’s involved are Genetic, environmental factors and biochemical. They believe this causes an imbalance in brain chemicals called neurotransmitter. Because of the imbalance, the brains mood regulating system is affected and doesn’t work the way it should.

<span style="color: #4f81bd; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">__Symptoms of bipolar may include:__​​
- Feeling hopeless, sad, or empty. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%;"> - Loss of energy - Physical and mental sluggishness - Appetite or weight changes - Sleep problems - Concentration difficulty - Feelings of worthlessness - Thoughts of death or suicide

<span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Risk Factors for Bipolar Disorder Scientists are still learning about the potential etiology of bipolar disorder. Scientists agree that there is not just a single cause that is associated with this disorder. In fact, many factors act together to produce the disorder or increase the risk of developing it. Genetics Children with a parent/sibling who is diagnosed with bipolar disorder are 4-6 times more likely to also develop the disorder as compared to children who do not have parents/siblings with bipolar disorder. Brain Structure and Functioning Brain imaging studies help scientists to determine what occurs in the brain of a person with bipolar disorder. Imaging studies have shown the difference between the brains of people with the disorder and the brains of healthy people or people with any other mental illness to work differently. (http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/bipolar-disorder/complete-index.shtml#pub6)

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