Bipolar Disorders – Symptoms, Types And Medication

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Bipolar Disorders Symptoms, Types And
Medications

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What is Bipolar Disorder?

• Bipolar disorder, also known as Maniac
  depression, is a psychological disorder.
• This mental disorder is a chronic, disruptive
  condition that is classically characterized by
  mood swings.
• In many cases, bipolar disorder can be managed
  with oral medications and psychotherapy
  (psychological counseling).

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Bipolar Disorder Symptoms

• Usually, the symptoms of this disorder are
  classified into maniac and depression symptoms.

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Maniac

• Excessive excitement
• Excessive happiness
• Increased energy
• Excessive irritability

• Restlessness
• Lack of sleep
• Racing thoughts
• High sexual drive

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Depression

• Change in appetite
• Change in weight
• Sleepiness or sleeplessness
• Uncontrollable crying
• Suicidal thoughts

• Extreme sadness
• Anxiety
• Irritability
• Loss of energy

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Bipolar Disorder Types

1. Bipolar I At least one maniac episode in
   his/her life
2. Bipolar II High and low mood swings
3. Rapid cycling Four or more episodes in a single
   year
4. Mixed bipolar Both maniac and depressive
   symptoms occur simultaneously and rapidly
5. Cyclothymia Mild type of bipolar disorder

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Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

• Mood stabilizers Lithium (Lithobid), Depakote,
  Depakene, Carbamazepine, and Lamotrigine are few
  mood stabilizing medications.

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• Antidepressants Antidepressants are prescribed
  to manage depressive symptoms.

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• Antipsychotics Generic Zyprexa (Olanzapine) and
  Risperidone (Risperdal) are common antipsychotic
  drugs prescribed when maniac and depressive
  symptoms persist.

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• Anti-anxiety medication This type of medicine
  is used to treat anxiety and induce sleep.

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• The doctor gives a combination of drugs to
  improve the condition of patient.
• The treatment may extend from weeks to months to
  see improvement.
• At the same time, Psychological counseling or
  psychotherapy is necessary in bipolar disorder.

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Psychotherapy includes

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• CBT is to identify unhealthy behavior patterns of
  patient and replacing them with positive ones.
• Face-to-face counseling helps.
• Through CBT, patient can learn some effective and
  positive strategies to cope with bipolar disorder
  and manage stress.

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Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT)

• This therapy stabilizes rhythms, moods and sleep.

• Psycho-education

• This helps in learning and understanding bipolar
  disorder. It also helps in recognizing warning
  signs and symptoms.

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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

• In this therapy, electrical current waves are
  passed across the brain.
• ECT affects the levels of certain
  neurotransmitters (brain chemicals), thereby
  providing relief from severe depression.
• ECT is actually prescribed for those who fail to
  overcome bipolar disorder even after using mental
  health medications.

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Trans-cranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

• This therapy is for those patients who fail to
  respond to antidepressants.
• A coil is placed on the head, which sends
  magnetic pulses to provoke neurons in the brain.
• This helps in mood regulation.

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