Overview of Bipolar
The symptoms of this disorder
What is extremely “high” moods where one becomes extremely euphoric or elated, and the experience of extremely “low” moods where one becomes extremely sad and finds it difficult to experience pleasure?
The recommended standard treatment for bipolar
What is medication, which focuses on controlling or eliminating the symptoms and then maintaining the symptom-free state by preventing relapse paired with therapy?
Mood monitoring is...
What is asking yourself, “How did I feel today? Was my mood within the normal range, or was I feeling slightly low or high? How low? How high?” Rate your mood, between -5 (depressed) and +5 (manic). Try to rate your mood at the same time every day.
Depression cycle consists of...
What is depression, low energy/fatigue/decreased interest, decreased activity/neglect of responsibilities, and increased guilt/hopelessness/ineffectiveness?
Weekly activity log is useful for
What is limiting activity and to keep activity levels to a “normal” level by having a plan to organize your regular week, and ensure that there is a balance of responsibilities, pleasant activities, and time for sleep and/or rest?
The name of the "high mood" and the "low mood"
What is mania/manic and depressive episodes?
Types of medications for bipolar
What is mood stabilizers, antidepressants, antipsychotics, and benzodiazepines?
Symptom monitoring is...
What is being aware of any signs and symptoms associated with a depressive, manic, or mixed episode that you might be experiencing?
First step for reversing the depression cycle...
What is increasing your activity level?
Helpful for preventing sleep disruption
What is going to bed and waking up at the same times each day, avoid napping if it causes night-time insomnia (or don’t take too long a nap), try to minimize sleep disruptions (eg, share night-time responsibilities, bring favorite pillow on holiday, use ear plugs or eye shields, or medications), Avoid overstimulation (eg, too much physical activity before bedtime, caffeine), and Avoid thinking too much at night (do some relaxation exercises or calming activities)?
Types of bipolar
What is Bipolar I, Bipolar II, and cyclothymic disorder?
Phases of treatment
What is acute treatment, continuation treatment and maintenance treatment?
Symptoms of manic and depressive episodes
What is feeling very happy, elated, or overjoyed, with increased energy and activity. You might also feel jumpy or wired, have a short temper, or be easily distracted or irritated. During manic episodes, you might also have delusions, hallucinations, or disorganized thinking. You might also talk quickly about many different things, or "flight of ideas"? What is feeling very sad, hopeless, or worthless, and you might isolate yourself from others. You might also feel slowed down or restless, have low energy, and have trouble sleeping. Other symptoms include loss of interest or pleasure, eating more or less than normal, and gaining or losing weight. You might also feel guilty or have poor concentration, or have thoughts of death or suicide?
Activity helps with...
Unhelpful thoughts related to mania are
What is overly positive, overly optimistic, ideas of grandiose, and sky high self confidence?
Causes for bipolar
Types of treatment besides medication for bipolar
What is psychotherapy, psychosocial interventions, and specifically CBT?
What is knowing the details your most significant early warning signs, what you would do, what you could ask your friends and family to do, and what you could ask them to say to you to warn you that you might be becoming unwell
Influences how we feel and respond
What is our thoughts and beliefs about a situation or person?
Best strategy for coping with sleep deprivation is
What is prevention strategies?
% of the population that lives with bipolar
What is about 1%?
CBT consists of...
What is focusing on helping patients cope with everyday stressors, monitor and regulate their thoughts and mood, and manage any between-episode symptoms?
Preventing relapse consists of...
What is consistent and regular self-monitoring and early intervention?
What is navigating our unhelpful/negative thoughts, organizing, and changing your thoughts to be more helpful/balanced?
Ups and downs in life that could impact bipolar symptoms are best solved by
What is prioritize the problems, identify coping resources, identify barriers to effective coping, address and overcome barriers to effective coping?