Archive for May, 2008
Severe Complications Of Bipolar Disorder
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If bipolar disorder is not treated properly then it can result into severe complications. The person who is suffering from bipolar disorder not only suffers from mental disorder but it also faces various other problems like relationship troubles, financial and even the legal problems which effect the person in every area of his life.
Some people who are suffering from bipolar disorder are also started thinking about suicide. These persons need immediate medical attention. Risk of commit suicide is generally higher in the case of bipolar disorder. Therefore, it is necessary to recognize the bipolar disorder symptoms early and learn how best to manage it so the risk of death by suicide decreases.
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Bipolar Disorders: Exam And Tests
Bipolar disorders is called as manic or mood disorder. It is a mental illness that causes severe distractions in lifestyle and health. But no health care provider can identify the bipolar disorder by just testing blood or x-rays. The diagnosis of the person who is suffering from bipolar disorder can be done on the basis of symptoms.
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Bipolar Disorder : Triggers And Risk Factors
According to research it is clear that, people who have family history of bipolar disorder are more prone to developing bipolar disorder. But this is not necessary in all the cases, however there are various external factors that plays an important role in developing bipolar disorder. These external risk factors are also known as triggers. These Triggers develop or worsen the case of existing depression. Sometimes it is difficult to find out the exact trigger of depression or it may occur without an obvious trigger.
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Types Of Bipolar Disorder - Different And Unique
Bipolar Disorder generally varies from person to person. Different people have different pattern and frequency of manic and depressive episodes. Some people suffer from frequent mood changes while some have few in a lifetime. Severity and duration of depression also differs from person to person.
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Bipolar Disorder - When To Seek Medical Care
An individual suffering from bipolar disorder symptoms can never be forced to seek professional help; instead they should be encouraged and supported to find a qualified mental health provider. There are several situations, when a person suffering from bipolar disorder is required to be seen by a medical professional, such as changes in personality extreme moodiness, ruin relationship with others or start to affect a person’s life.
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Recognizing Bipolar Disorder Causes
The exact cause of bipolar disorder is yet to be discovered. However, many experts consider that multiple factors are involved that acts together to cause this disease. It may result from a chemical imbalance within the brain. The functions of our brain are controlled by chemicals known as neurotransmitters and an imbalance in the level of one of these neurotransmitters, such as norepinephrine may cause bipolar disorder. A person may experience depression when the level of norepinephrine drops down and mania occurs when the level of this chemical is high.
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Symptoms of Bipolar Depression : Spot Them Early
Person suffering from bipolar depression has frequent mood swings from high to low and then back again to high often in between with normal mood for some time. With the change in mood, the person suffering from bipolar depression also shows frequent energy changes. The time periods for which the patient mood is high called episodes of mania whereas the time periods for which the patient mood is low called episodes of depression.
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Understanding Bipolar Depression
Bipolar depression is a type of mood disorders which cause major interruption in the normal course life. Bipolar depression is a psychiatric illness which generally causes shifts in a person’s mood, energy, and ability to function. Sometimes bipolar depression is also known as Manic Depression.
Dysthymia : Yet Another Mood Disorder
Person suffering from dysthymia generally shows the signs like lack of enjoyment in the life. It is type of depression which is generally related to the mood disorder. Person suffering from dysthymia do its normal functioning but there is no enjoyment in the life. Dysthymia may continue for at least five to six months and may not respond to old medication and therapy of depression. Sometimes in stressful situation, the person suffering from dysthymia will goes into a major depression. This condition is known as double depression.
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Atypical Depression : Completely Depend Upon Mood
Atypical depression is a type of depression which generally depends upon the mood of the person. In different situations they have different moods like when they are alone they become deeply depressed and their mood is extremely good when they are with their friends. Generally people suffering from atypical depression feel extreme happiness and extreme sorrow.
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