Bipolar Disorder is a condition where someone feels both "highs" (manic episodes) and "lows" (depressive episodes) at different times. There can be rapid movements between these highs and lows or the interval between them can be months at times. There is great variation in the severity of the mood shifts.
Some Signs
Bipolar disorder symptoms are not universal and not all people will experience the same symptoms or even those who do experience the same symptoms, the severity will differ. Bipolar disease has many factors that can affect it and they are unique to each family and to each individual. Bipolar disorder is common and can be very serious if it is left untreated. If signs or symptoms of bipolar disorder appear, immediately seek the attention of a psychiatrist.
Experiencing an extreme depression, which is also referred to as the depression stage, may include feelings such as a minimum level of energy, feeling very down and out, anxious and nervous, empty and alone, being of no value to yourself or anyone around you. Along with these adverse feelings, you may consider suicide and how you would actually go about taking your own life. Other feelings you may experience could include feeling guilty, withdrawing from events and activities that you may have enjoyed at one time or another, trouble focusing, insomnia, and a marked change in your appetite.
Children with the illness
It is good to develop a wide range of knowledge for children s with the disease - for school personnel, counselors, ad visor for parents and teachers in school. When people are able to know the signs of an early-onset of the disorder, it would lead to fast action and appropriate diagnosis and treatment. With everybody co-operating with the program children with behavioral, academic and social difficulty problems can be ensued have an early chance of treatment.
Seeking a Treatment
The two most commonly used treatments for bipolar disorder are with mood stabilizers or psychotherapy. Drugs used to treat bipolar disease have many side effects and it is important for patients to know these. Mood stabilizers can be very damaging to the body if they are not taking at the correct time. These drugs need to be taking religiously, even when the symptoms of bipolar disorder subside. Things that need to be closely monitored while on drug therapy include: appearance of severe mood episodes, sleeping activity, behavior and changes in appetite. Things such as alcohol, recreational drugs can interact with the bipolar disorder drugs. The overall goal is to reduce the stresses experienced by the patient and to give them control back over their lives to improve both their illness and their quality of life.
Some Signs
Bipolar disorder symptoms are not universal and not all people will experience the same symptoms or even those who do experience the same symptoms, the severity will differ. Bipolar disease has many factors that can affect it and they are unique to each family and to each individual. Bipolar disorder is common and can be very serious if it is left untreated. If signs or symptoms of bipolar disorder appear, immediately seek the attention of a psychiatrist.
Experiencing an extreme depression, which is also referred to as the depression stage, may include feelings such as a minimum level of energy, feeling very down and out, anxious and nervous, empty and alone, being of no value to yourself or anyone around you. Along with these adverse feelings, you may consider suicide and how you would actually go about taking your own life. Other feelings you may experience could include feeling guilty, withdrawing from events and activities that you may have enjoyed at one time or another, trouble focusing, insomnia, and a marked change in your appetite.
Children with the illness
It is good to develop a wide range of knowledge for children s with the disease - for school personnel, counselors, ad visor for parents and teachers in school. When people are able to know the signs of an early-onset of the disorder, it would lead to fast action and appropriate diagnosis and treatment. With everybody co-operating with the program children with behavioral, academic and social difficulty problems can be ensued have an early chance of treatment.
Seeking a Treatment
The two most commonly used treatments for bipolar disorder are with mood stabilizers or psychotherapy. Drugs used to treat bipolar disease have many side effects and it is important for patients to know these. Mood stabilizers can be very damaging to the body if they are not taking at the correct time. These drugs need to be taking religiously, even when the symptoms of bipolar disorder subside. Things that need to be closely monitored while on drug therapy include: appearance of severe mood episodes, sleeping activity, behavior and changes in appetite. Things such as alcohol, recreational drugs can interact with the bipolar disorder drugs. The overall goal is to reduce the stresses experienced by the patient and to give them control back over their lives to improve both their illness and their quality of life.
About the Author:
Ken P Doyle is an advocate for bipolar disorder and has a lot of knowledge on brain illness. As an advocate he is willing to share some excellent information and findings on bipolar disorder symptoms and bipolar symptoms.
