What is it?
Bipolar I is what type of disorder?
Mood Disorder
A Bipolar I diagnosis relies on the presence of what category of episode?
Options: Major Depressive, Manic or Hypomanic
Bipolar I Disorder may include manic, hypomanic and major depressive episodes, however only manic episodes are required to be provided with this diagnosis.
Bipolar disorder only affects mood
MYTH:
Bipolar disorder is more complex than just mood. It also affects decision making and physical well-being. For example, a person in mania may sleep less, talk more and impulses (gambling, promiscuity, shopping sprees) and could put a person with bipolar disorder in a position in which it may be risky. A person with bipolar disorder that is experiencing an episode of depression may be more lethargic, have loss of appetite and/or suicidal thoughts/intentions.
Bipolar I has also be been referred to as what historically?
A. Major Depressive Disorder
B. Manic Depressive Disorder
c. Mania Mood Disorder
B. "In 1980, with the publication of the third edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), the term manic depression was officially changed in the classification system to bipolar disorder"
Purse, M. (n.d.). Why Did Manic Depression Become Bipolar Disorder? Verywell Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/why-did-manic-depression-become-bipolar-disorder-379822.
How many times must a person experience a Manic Episode within their life to be provided with a diagnosis of Bipolar I?
Criteria for a manic episode must be met at least once within a lifetime.
Mania is fun
MYTH:
Mania sounds like a joy but it could be detrimental to the well being of a person. Ideas of grandiosity and feeling invincible could potentially lead someone to harm’s way by doing things that could be dangerous such as stealing, excessive drinking or substance abuse. Not only does mania include euphoria but it can also lead to irritability, short temper and could cause a disconnect from reality.
Other disorders under the Bipolar umbrella are:
A. Bipolar II & Cyclothymic Disorder
B. General Bipolar & Alternating Mood Disorder
C. ADHD & Bipolar II
A. Bipolar II & Cyclothymic Disorder are other diagnoses under Bipolar
A Manic episode is characterized as "A distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood and abnormally and persistently increased activity or energy" for what duration of time?
These episode "[last] at least 1 week and present most of the day, nearly every day (or any duration if hospitalization is necessary)."
Bipolar disorder can be cured by exercise and a healthy diet
MYTH:
Bipolar disorder can not be cured by exercise and a healthy diet but it could help. There is no clear cure for bipolar disorder however; there are ways to support it. Bipolar disorder is complex and needs assistance from different outlets such as therapy, medication and a regime to alleviate some of the hardships that come with this disorder but there is no cure.
An effective intervention for Bipolar Disorder is...
A. Isolation Therapy
B. Obsolete Interpersonal Therapy
C. Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy
C. Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy uses a therapeutic tool known as “Social Rhythm Metric” which patients use to track wake and sleep time, activities and moods. This is used for the patient and clinician to analyze connections between sleep and wake cycle, patterns of social activities and moods (Miklowitz, 2005).
To meet the diagnostic criteria for a Manic Episode how many of the following must be "present to a significant degree and represent a noticeable change from usual behavior:
Inflated self-esteem or grandiosity.
Decreased need for sleep.
More talkative than usual or pressure to keep talking.
Flight of ideas or subjective experience that thoughts are racing.
Distractibility, as reported or observed.
Increase in goal-directed activity (either socially, at work or school, or sexually) or psychomotor agitation
Excessive involvement in activities that have a high potential for painful consequences"
Three (or more) of the symptoms must be present (four if the mood is only irritable).
People with bipolar disorder must be hospitalized
MYTH:
If there is no harm to oneself or to others it is not essential to be hospitalized. If they are in fact in harm's way or someone else is in danger then yes, a person should be hospitalized.
True or False
It is appropriate to say "I'm so Bipolar" when you experience shifts in mood or opinion and you do not live with Bipolar Disorder.
FALSE
Everyone can experience shifts in their mood or way of thinking. Jokingly attributing your behaviours to a disorder supports stigma and misinformation regarding those living with experiences of Bipolar Disorder.
For the criteria of a manic episode to be met the episode must be to the severity that what occurs?
A. Impaired social or occupational functioning or hospitalization
B. Impaired speech or empathy
C. Violence or Rage
Impairment in social or occupational functioning or to necessitate hospitalization to prevent harm to self or others, or there are psychotic features.
A person with bipolar disorder may not lead a ‘normal’ life
MYTH:
With the right therapy, medication and a regime, a person with bipolar disorder may lead a healthy and ‘normal’ life. A person may recognize symptoms or “triggers” that may lead to a depression/mania and act accordingly. Having a great support system helps as well. A person with bipolar disorder can achieve any personal goals