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Bipolar Disorder
What are the causes behind Bipolar disorder?
Unfortunately at this present time we have no known exact cause, however in saying that symptoms like personal traumas or stress have not been ruled out and are believed to influence the disorder.
Even from an early age where there may have been emotional damage in childhood combined with genetic factors has been under investigation as to being one of the factors contributing to bipolar disorder.
Bipolar disorder normally first appears in adulthood but can happen sooner. Children are not exempt from contracting this medical illness. In many cases, a child is often misdiagnosed. Bipolar and its affects on a patient fluctuate between periods of severe depression or mania interspersed by periods of relative calm. In other words suffer from ups and downs. Do not suffer in silence talk to someone
The three crucial elements of this disorder need to be determined so the appropriate treatment can be carried out or the right medication to be prescribed.
1. Manic symptoms
2. Depressive symptoms
3. Cycle moods
1. Patients with manic symptoms are often described as being like a cyclone. The patient can experience elevated moods or euphoria, increased activity and forced fast speech, along with grandiose delusions. Other happenings which affect the sufferer are hallucinations, less sleep patterns, increased appetite for food and sex. If you feel that you have reason for concern about your health – then you must speak to your doctor.
If you have a better understanding on Bipolar disorder – then matters may ease on how to control and manage some of the stressful experiences.
2. The symptoms of depression include feeling down (low mood), interrupted sleep, loss of appetite, a sense of pessimism, loss of interest in sexual activity, reduced ability to concentrate, and recurrent thoughts of death and suicide.
3. Both types of symptoms happen in cycles, which come in different varieties:
Symptoms of mania can be followed by symptoms of depression in an almost regular pattern. It is a good idea to jot down your experiences and the times they occur, this will help you and your doctor understand what medication or what approach to take on how to calm the condition. Mood changes can happen over a period of time which ranges from days to months. Less commonly, some people may experience only depression or mania, but within a regular recurring pattern
Bipolar disorder can be confusing to understand if not explained in clear detail - as to what a patient can expect to happen if they suffer from the condition.
It's possible for a person to have many of the symptoms of mania while at the same time suffer from depressive thoughts. This has been noticed especially in cases where the patient has insight into what's happening to them. The symptoms of mania may not sound to stressing, however where in fact it can be quite the opposite where the sufferer feels as though they are losing control.
About one 1% of people develop bipolar disorder in their lifetime. The risk is even greater if Bipolar disorder runs in the family to 12%.
Is there a cure for bipolar disorder at this time, none that we know of?
Treatment that include medicines such as antidepressants and lithium can help a person to live a relatively normal life. More information on bipolar disorder can be found in leaflets from your local clinic or hospital. Ask your doctor for answers to any questions you have concerning bipolar disorder. |
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