What is the main symptom associated with Bipolar disorder?
Extreme moodswings
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What is 1 way to treat Bipolar disorder?
Medication, psychotherapy, education, family support
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Because brain function is involved, what all is effected?
The way people think act and feel
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Name 1 agency that can help
Mood Disorders Society of Canada
Canadian Mental Health Association
The Organization for Bipolar Affective Disorder
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What is the exact definition of Bipolar Disorder?
A mental disorder marked by alternating periods of elation and depression
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What is Hypermania?
A state of extreme anger and irritability.
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How does education help?
Learning more about the disorder makes it easier to control
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In extreme cases, what are some things Bipolar people may be unable to do?
Cook, clean, shop, and take care of children.
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Who was my personal story about?
Jim Carrey
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What causes the disorder?
Abnormalities in the way some nerve cells function or communicate.
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Which of the following do Bipolar people suffer from? Weight loss or weight gain?
Both
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How can a family support a bipolar person
Families can come and be with them during some therapy sessions.
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Why does a bipolar person's family have financial trouble?
Reduced income, or spending sprees
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Why did people think he was bipolar, even though he was often depressed?
He could rapidly become happy again
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If a close relative is Bipolar, by how much are your chances of becoming Bipolar increased?
Up to 25%
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If you're Bipolar, how long does it take to go from overactive to underactive?
Seconds
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What is Physchotherapy
Therapy sessions with a trained professional
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How can having a bipolar family member give you health problems?
Stress.
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Name 2 of Jim's movies I mentioned
Liar Liar”, “Me Myself and Irene”, and my personal favorite Ace Ventura movies
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What is the prognosis for Bipolar people?
10-15% of Bipolar people will commit suicide
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Name 4 symptoms of Bipolar disorder
Extreme moodswings.,Sleeping complications, Depression, poor judgement, temper, overactive to underactive in seconds, weight gain or weight loss, Hypermania (extreme anger and irritability)
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What are 3 drugs used to treat bipolar disorder?
Prozac, Lithium, Depakote
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What are 3 emotions families may experience?
Grief, Guilt, and Worry
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How did Jim decide to treat his disorder instead of drugs?