Medications
This medication is a antipsychotic medication used in patients with BPD
Risperidone (Risperdal)
"Easily Annoyed"
Irritable
Genetics
How should we talk to a patient with BPD?
In a calm tone with a non-reactive demeanor.
This famous actress plays in multiple Disney Channel movies/shows (Camp Rock, Princess Protection Program, and Smurfs) and has Bipolar Disorder.
Demi Lovato
This is a sedative and anti anxiety drug.
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Restlessness
Head Problems
Difference in Brain Function
What should we do if a patient with BPD wants to argue with us (The nurse)?
This rapper has hits such as Gold Digger, Bound 2, and was once married to a Kardashian sister, and has Bipolar Disorder.
Kanye West
This is what people tell others when they need to take to"calm down". A common term.
"Chill pill"
Acting out/Showing off for others
Attention Seeking Behavior
An abnormal elevated mood, can be described as expensive or irritable. This type of episode usually last about a week.
Mania
What form of therapeutic communication is being used when a nurse says, "It really sounds like your feelings were energized today."
Validating the patients feelings.
Around this time of year, we often hear, "It's timeeeee." The singer who said this has been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder.
Mariah Carey
This antipsychotic can cause seizures
Risperidone (Risperdal)
Not making the best decisions, or going off impulses.
Poor Judgement
A less severe episode of mania that lasts at least 4 days, accompanied by 3 or more manifestations of mania.
Hypomania.
What should we do when the patient does something to show better BPD outlets/behaviors?
Acknowledge progress and small successes.
This actor has a role in the famous "Stranger Things" as an important father figure to a fan favorite number... He also has Bipolar Disorder.
David Harbour
This medication can cause physical dependence and become addictive
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Not accepting the diagnosis.
Denial of Illness
Four or more episodes of hypomania or acute mania within 1 year and associated with increased recurrence rate and resistance to treatment.
Rapid Cycling.
What is VERY important to ask any patient with ANY mental disorder, not just BPD?
"Have you been having any thoughts of hurting yourself?"
This famous singer has hits like "Fly Me to the Moon" and "My Way" and he had Bipolar Disorder.
Frank Sinatra