Friday, September 11, 2009

Its Good To Know The Types Of Bipolar : Disorder Symptoms Of Bipolar

By Ken P Doyle

Bipolar Disorder is a condition where someone feels both "highs" (manic episodes) and "lows" (depressive episodes) at different times. There can be rapid movements between these highs and lows or the interval between them can be months at times. There is great variation in the severity of the mood shifts.

Main Bipolar Signs

Bipolar disorder symptoms are not universal and not all people will experience the same symptoms or even those who do experience the same symptoms, the severity will differ. Bipolar disease has many factors that can affect it and they are unique to each family and to each individual. Bipolar disorder is common and can be very serious if it is left untreated. If signs or symptoms of bipolar disorder appear, immediately seek the attention of a psychiatrist.

Experiencing an extreme depression, which is also referred to as the depression stage, may include feelings such as a minimum level of energy, feeling very down and out, anxious and nervous, empty and alone, being of no value to yourself or anyone around you. Along with these adverse feelings, you may consider suicide and how you would actually go about taking your own life. Other feelings you may experience could include feeling guilty, withdrawing from events and activities that you may have enjoyed at one time or another, trouble focusing, insomnia, and a marked change in your appetite.

Children with Bipolar

It is good to develop a wide range of knowledge for children s with the disease - for school personnel, counselors, adviser for parents and teachers in school. When people are able to know the signs of an early-onset of the disorder, it would lead to fast action and appropriate diagnosis and treatment. With everybody co-operating with the program children with behavioral, academic and social difficulty problems can be ensued have an early chance of treatment.

Bipolar Treatment

The usual treatment for this illness may include mood stabilizing drugs and counseling. It is very important that victims of bipolar learn about their prescribed drugs and its possible bad effects. There must be a very reliable way of taking their drugs efficiently and taking it daily, even when the victims feel better and stable so as to prevent a relapse in the illness. Monitoring of mood must be constantly done by the bipolar patient, a member of the family or a close friends to stop severe episodes and moods from happening or patients will end up in hospital. Sleeping patterns, their behaviors, and loss or gaining of appetite must be closely watched as well. All patients must try and avoid the use of alcohol, illicit drugs like marijuana and other drugs, which can make bipolar symptoms worse. Living a very healthy lifestyle is important with a well balanced diet, exercise regularly and enough sleep. This is done with the aim of lowering the stress level to help patients control and improve their illness and quality of life.

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