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another name for bipolar disorder
manic depression
when is it often diagnosed
late adolescence
how much treatment in time does bipolar disorder need
lifetime treatment helps manage symptoms and improve quality of life
symptoms of manic (name 2)
-feeling more active
-decreased need for sleep
-racing thoughts
-talking about a lot of different things
-feelings high, irritable, touchy
-feeling able to do many things at once
-feeling unusually important, talented, or powerful
-excess appetite, drinking, or other pleasurable activities
symptoms of depressive episode (name 2)
-feeling very sad or anxious
-feeling slowed down or restless
-trouble falling asleep, waking up too early, or sleeping too much
-talking very slowly, feeling unable to find anything to say, or forgetting a lot
-having trouble concentrating or making decisions
-feeling unable to do simple things
-having a lack of interest in almost all activities
-feeling hopeless or worthless, thinking about death or suicide
episode with mixed features?
symptoms of a depressive and manic episode at the same time
first step to diagnosis
talking to health care provider
second step to diagnosis
completing physical exam and other tests to rule out other options
third step to diagnosis
mental health evaluation
what other disorders do bipolar people typically have? (name 1)
-anxiety disorders
-attention-deficient/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
-misuse of drugs or alcohol
-eating disorders
risk factors
-brain structure/functioning
-genetics
treatment
a combination of medication and psychotherapy (aka talk therapy)
bipolar I disorder
manic episodes that last for nearly 7 days, manic symptoms can be so severe someone may need immediate medical care
bipolar II disorder
pattern of depressive episodes and hypomanic episodes, hypomanic episodes less severe than manic in bipolar I
cyclothymic disorder
recurring hypomanic and depressive symptoms not intense enough or long enough to qualify as hypomanic or depressive episodes