Causes
What is the main cause of Bipolar Disorder?
Genetics
What is a feeling state that is more cheerful and elated than average?
Euphoric Mood.
True or False: The first episode for men is most likely manic.
True!
True or False: Children can NOT develop Bipolar Disorder.
False! Though it is rare, children CAN be diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder.
True or False: Bipolar Disorder can only develop through nature and not nurture.
False! Environmental factors can cause Bipolar Disorder.
What is the time limited period where specific symptoms are present.
An Episode.
What can happen during a manic episode?
Racing thoughts, hyperactivity, hallucinations, and often unwise decisions.
What 2 types of Bipolar Disorder are commonly diagnosed?
Bipolar I and Bipolar II
Abusing what substances can worsen Bipolar Disorder?
Alcohol or drugs.
What is Dysphoric Mood?
The consistent unpleasant feelings of sadness, irritability, and dissatisfaction.
What differentiates Bipolar I from Bipolar II?
Bipolar I has more manic symptoms while Bipolar II has more depressive symptoms.
Along with genetics, what other biological factor can cause Bipolar Disorder?
Brain Structure
What depressive symptoms are seen in Bipolar Disorder?
Changes in appetite, changes in sleep, Anhedonia, suicidal thoughts, loss of reality, and depressed mood without cause.
During a depressive episode individuals often feel melancholy, how do individuals feel during manic episodes?
Grandiose, confident, and euphoric.
Bipolar Disorder is often misdiagnosed as what psychotic disorder?
Schizophrenia
What environmental factors can cause Bipolar Disorder?
Trauma, grief, change in lifestyle, moving to a new home, and the birth of a child.
What negative symptom present in schizophrenia is also present in Bipolar Disorder?
Anhedonia
How can Bipolar Disorder interfere with someone's life?
Bipolar disorder affects everyday activities, relationships, and work or school responsibilities.
Bipolar Disorder can be misdiagnosed as what other personality disorder?
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)