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((((Bipolar disorder )))))))
This is an area that I know ALOT about ! I suffer from Bipolar / OCD and have PTSD ( Post Tramatic Stress Disorder) If anyone has any questions on any of these topics, or ADHD/ Autism I can offer you plenty of advice, from a survivors point of view as well as the mother of a child who suffers from some of these conditions.PLEASE this is a VERY serious condition and the sucicide rate is HIGH. If you think you suffer from any of these conditions or others please seek help or ask someone for help. I am always here or you can find me at my other website.___________________________________________________*
***Signs and symptoms****
Bipolar disorder is characterized by an alternating pattern of emotional highs (mania) and lows (depression). The intensity of the associated signs and symptoms varies. Bipolar disorder can range from a mild condition to a severe condition, and there may be periods of normal behavior.__________________________________________________
****Manic phase****
For many people, signs and symptoms in the manic phase may include:Feelings of euphoria, extreme optimism and inflated self-esteem
Rapid speech, racing thoughts, agitation and increased physical activity
Poor judgment
Recklessness or taking chances not normally taken
Difficulty sleeping
Tendency to be easily distracted
Inability to concentrate
Aggressive behavior
Depressive phase
In the depressive phase, signs and symptoms include:Persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety, guilt or hopelessness
Disturbances in sleep and appetite
Fatigue and loss of interest in daily activities
Problems concentrating
Irritability
Chronic pain without a known cause
Recurring thoughts of suicide
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****Other problems****, such as anxiety disorder or alcoholism, may affect people with bipolar disorder. The length, severity and frequency of mood swings vary from person to person. In some people with bipolar disorder, there is rapid cycling with more frequent and shorter periods of mood disturbance.It's also possible for mania and depression to be present at the same time. In this mixed state, people experience combinations of agitation, disturbances in sleep and appetite, suicidal thoughts and psychosis. Psychosis is a major mental disorder in which the personality is disorganized and contact with reality is impaired, often including auditory hallucinations and delusions - firmly held erroneous beliefs.Bipolar disorder can have devastating effects on relationships as well as finances stemming from spending sprees during a manic episode or nearly complete isolation and withdrawal during a depressive phase_______________________________________________________
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****SELF CARE**** Bipolar disorder isn't an illness that you can treat on your own. But you can do some things for yourself that will bolster your treatment program:Take your medications. Even if you're feeling well, resist the temptation to skip your medications. If you stop, signs and symptoms of the disorder may recur.
Pay attention to warning signs. You and your caregivers may have identified a pattern to your episodes of bipolar disorder and what triggers them. Call your doctor if you feel you're facing an episode. Involve family members or friends in watching for warning signs.
Avoid drugs and alcohol. Drugs, especially stimulants including diet drugs, and alcohol may be part of what triggers episodes of bipolar disorder.
Check first before taking other medications. Call the doctor who's treating you for bipolar disorder before you take medications prescribed by another doctor. Sometimes other medications trigger episodes of bipolar disorder or may interact with medications you're taking to treat bipolar disorder.
