Bipolar DisorderBipolar DisorderThere are countless psychological disorders effecting people. One of the most well known psychological disorders is bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression. To understand bipolar disorder, it is important to have general understanding of the disease, its diagnosis, and treatments. Although, no cause of bipolar disorder has not been clearly defined, this disorder is characterized by a phenomenon called cycling or “mood swings.” Bipolar disorder affects people between the ages of 15-55, but is not as common among in people of the United States as other psychological depressions (world of psychology pg. 485).
Bipolar disorder has a history that extends far back as second century Turkey, at which time symptoms of mania and depression were just being recognized and documented (Caregiver.com). Today a tool, The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, is used to measure these symptoms and provides a standard for diagnosing bipolar disorder. It breaks down bipolar disorder into three types: Bipolar 1, Bipolar 2, and Cyclothymia, and Bipolar not-otherwise-specified (NOS) (encyclopedia.com).
The first type, Bipolar 1, is characterized by the manic episodes or the “highs” in the manic-depressive episodes. These people experience more mania than depression. They have a sense of importance and elation, making them very social and provide them ambition to embark on goal-oriented activities. They can also be very irritable and impulsive during this phase. Sometimes they feel no need for sleep. After the manic period ends, it is followed by a depression period. Additionally, some bipolar 1 patients may have “mixed states”. A “mixed state” is when the patient is feeling depressed and hypomania, a milder form of mania, or dysphoric mania, characterized irritability and anger. An example of a “mixed state” would be, feeling depressed but with racing thoughts.
Dependence
These individuals report more dependency on the system, with their behavior, self-worth and other aspects of their personalities more difficult to explain. However, individuals with a severe social disorder (psychiatric or behavioral disorder) may exhibit an increased degree of dependence and/or on the system. They may be isolated at night by the social system. In general, if they feel so distressed and depressed during the manic phase, the patient may experience greater or increased feelings of stress.
Poverty and mental-health disorders (or behavioral and substance-abuse disorders) are usually associated with a significant degree of dependence, with some of them increasing the likelihood of the individual’s being abused. This may be a function of the time they are in the process of dealing with the onset of their illness, which can be difficult and can take many years. Some individuals with depression may feel like they are losing their way. Depressed individuals also tend to have more negative and/or anxiety-related symptoms, or experiences that can also be problematic. This can be particularly bothersome for them if they are depressed but the symptoms are relatively mild. In addition, depression may also be associated with the inability to function as a person. For some individuals this may be due to their depression severity, an ability to cope within themselves, or lack of self-esteem.
The diagnosis of borderline personality disorder or mania is complicated, but there are a number of diagnostic questions that must be addressed if an individual with a borderline personality disorder feels the need to report this disorder due to significant problems with their treatment (such as substance misuse or violence). Diagnosis can be made based on the severity of the issue. The exact type of disorder that an individual is diagnosing dependant upon the patient’s clinical experience and a degree of self-regulation. Symptoms of borderline personality disorder can range from short- and long-term depression which can feel as if the individual lacks complete self-control, to increased levels of anxiety, depression or the inability to feel self-control or self-esteem. Individuals with borderline personality disorder or mania generally have some degree of self-loathing and may be prone to becoming more self-centered, self-absorbed, or in some cases even narcissistic.
Individuals with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder or mania will often have many unresolved problems that can lead to their behavior and behaviors often being more difficult to describe or manage. They may develop problems and develop anxiety as a result of these problems and this can negatively impact the quality of their relationships throughout their lives. Although not diagnosed as a borderline or mania condition, many cases of borderline personality disorder may lead to significant changes to their lives due to negative and often very significant personality changes to which a person with a borderline condition can undergo. Depending upon the type of disorder, there are some criteria that a clinician need to take into account. Some of these will include: social or sexual relationships
Dependence
These individuals report more dependency on the system, with their behavior, self-worth and other aspects of their personalities more difficult to explain. However, individuals with a severe social disorder (psychiatric or behavioral disorder) may exhibit an increased degree of dependence and/or on the system. They may be isolated at night by the social system. In general, if they feel so distressed and depressed during the manic phase, the patient may experience greater or increased feelings of stress.
Poverty and mental-health disorders (or behavioral and substance-abuse disorders) are usually associated with a significant degree of dependence, with some of them increasing the likelihood of the individual’s being abused. This may be a function of the time they are in the process of dealing with the onset of their illness, which can be difficult and can take many years. Some individuals with depression may feel like they are losing their way. Depressed individuals also tend to have more negative and/or anxiety-related symptoms, or experiences that can also be problematic. This can be particularly bothersome for them if they are depressed but the symptoms are relatively mild. In addition, depression may also be associated with the inability to function as a person. For some individuals this may be due to their depression severity, an ability to cope within themselves, or lack of self-esteem.
The diagnosis of borderline personality disorder or mania is complicated, but there are a number of diagnostic questions that must be addressed if an individual with a borderline personality disorder feels the need to report this disorder due to significant problems with their treatment (such as substance misuse or violence). Diagnosis can be made based on the severity of the issue. The exact type of disorder that an individual is diagnosing dependant upon the patient’s clinical experience and a degree of self-regulation. Symptoms of borderline personality disorder can range from short- and long-term depression which can feel as if the individual lacks complete self-control, to increased levels of anxiety, depression or the inability to feel self-control or self-esteem. Individuals with borderline personality disorder or mania generally have some degree of self-loathing and may be prone to becoming more self-centered, self-absorbed, or in some cases even narcissistic.
Individuals with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder or mania will often have many unresolved problems that can lead to their behavior and behaviors often being more difficult to describe or manage. They may develop problems and develop anxiety as a result of these problems and this can negatively impact the quality of their relationships throughout their lives. Although not diagnosed as a borderline or mania condition, many cases of borderline personality disorder may lead to significant changes to their lives due to negative and often very significant personality changes to which a person with a borderline condition can undergo. Depending upon the type of disorder, there are some criteria that a clinician need to take into account. Some of these will include: social or sexual relationships