Case Study Bipolar

Scientist studying bipolar disorder don't really know what causes this illness. Researchers state that if a parent or sibling have bipolar disorder it is passed down in genes to their children. Another one of the causes might be having abnormal brain structure and brain function. It is also said that if the child or adult have anxiety problems they are more likely to develop this disorder. There

Since identical twins have the same genes as each other, if one develops bipolar disorder then the other one has a "lifetime chance ... to also develop bipolar disorder [which] is about 40% to 70%" ("Bipolar Disorder Health Center"). During a study, researchers recorded that 65% of the patients in the study had a minimum of one disruption of their daily schedule in the 8 weeks before the manic episode began. So, a keeping to a strict daily schedule is important for an individual who has bipolar disorder because the interruption may cause a manic episode shortly after. In the article "Bipolar Disorder Health Center", it states that "according to one study, today's children and teens are 40 times more likely to be diagnosed with bipolar disorder than they were 10 years ago". This could be due to the fact that the awareness level of bipolar disorder has been raised, which is in line with a statement that can be found in the article "Facts About Bipolar Disorder" that reports:

Famous celebrities such as Demi Lovato, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Mel Gibson and Jim Carrey are proof that bipolar I disorder can be treated and still have a full and productive life. Like any other diseases such as heart disease or diabetes, bipolar I disorder is a long-term disorder that must be carefully managed throughout one’s life. Some psychotherapies can help with the treatment of bipolar I disorder with manic psychotic features such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), interpersonal and family therapies, and psycho-education. The CBT is used to identify negative thoughts and behaviors and learn to modify them to create a positive change. Interpersonal and family therapies help to manage the patient’s symptoms and needs that improve relationships and communications. Lastly, psycho-education which can be used to educate people with bipolar disorder as well as their family members to help identify the signs of mood swings before they happen. Since bipolar I disorder with manic psychotic feature is essentially a long-term condition, it is recommended that the client remains in family session therapy for as long as the client is receiving medications. Therefore, since there is no cure for bipolar I disorder, a thorough investigation of the client’s symptoms and family history along with the combination of medication and psychotherapy can lead to successful treatment and management of the

Bipolar disorder portrays mood swings from major depression to manic incidences that show a significant elevation in their mood. The RN’s priority with this patient is safety. She is showing a considerable change in her recent behaviors i.e. having multiple sexual partners, dressing in a more provocative fashion and attending frequent parties. This may place her at a high-risk for contracting sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s) i.e. HIV, Hepatitis, HPV, or dealing with an unwanted pregnancy after the manic episode has ended. These self-indulgent and risky behaviors create a high potential for distressing consequences and low self-esteem and guilt. The other major concern is if she would start to show signs and symptoms of depression or suicide ideations and express a plan to hurt herself or others, she will require hospitalization to prevent this from happening and ensure she is in a safe

manic episodes. Bipolar 1 and 2 are closely linked illnesses and are ranked and diagnosed

Mrs. Jarrell is a 53 year old female who presents to the ED via LEO under IVC. She reportedly expressed suicidal ideation by overdosing on prescribed medications to MCM. Per triage documentation by nursing staff Ms. Jarrell denies suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, and symptoms of psychosis. At the time of the assessment Ms. Jarrell denies suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, and psychosis. She appears to be 4X oriented. Ms. Jarrell reports she wants to go back to Old Vineyard Unit A because that's where she just left. She states, "I know I don't meet criteria, but I would like to go there just for a few more days until I can get into NorthPoint, that is my ultimate goal." Ms. Jarrell has a history of bipolar and reports compliance with

James Rehn lives in Los Angeles, California he is 24 and at age 19 he was diagnosed as bipolar. He works at a real estate company, it is hard for him to keep jobs because of his disorder but, he has been able to control himself at his current job. It was only six years ago when he started showing the symptoms. He would be extremely happy and excited for a couple days, then he would lay in bed for weeks. During his low times he seemed sad and depressed. Because of his depression it was difficult for him to hold a job. He would skip work to go on random adventures because he was so excited. He couldn't control his behavior. His girlfriend at the time, was very concerned about his new, unexplained behavior. She started researching his symptoms and discovered bipolar disorder. She and his mom took James to the doctor and sure enough he was diagnosed bipolar because of his irrational mood swings, long stages of depression, and his impulsivity.

For many students, school can be a daunting and difficult task. Making friends, getting good grades, being involved and connecting with others in a socially appropriate manner, are all areas where students will most likely struggle from time to time in their schooling career. For students with bipolar disorder, these everyday tasks can even be more daunting and difficult to achieve. Bipolar disorder is categorized as a biological brain disorder that causes severe fluctuations in one’s mood, energy, thinking and behavior. The symptoms associated with Bipolar disorder do not present the same in all individuals, and can especially vary between children/ adolescents and adults. It is not uncommon for children/ adolescents to experience symptoms

During interviews the following discussed the issue of his bipolar disorder. He reported that he has never had manic symptoms. He reported that he frequently feels as if his mind is racing. The father reported that he enjoys riding and racing motorcycle because it gives him a “rush”. He stated that he has stopped riding his motorcycle. Mr. LePape reported that he receives that same rush from running his restaurant, he stated that he is always thinking about work issues.

Bipolar disorder is receiving much attention in the media and is more frequently diagnosed today by many mental health specialists than ever before. It has in fact almost become as commonplace as the flu or common cold. Toddlers who do not sleep well are Bipolar, young children with temper tantrums are Bipolar, husbands who get angry are Bipolar, wives with incredible stress in their lives are Bipolar and the individual who spends too much money is also Bipolar. That pretty much covers 70% of the human race. Is it possible that this number of the population can be chronically mentally ill? Prior to this increase in Bipolar diagnosis over the past 10 or 15 years, the National Institute of Mental Health reported Bipolar to exist in approximately

Steven Fry made a documentary about individuals who suffer from bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, and even includes his own personal experience with the disorder. Many of them are well-known in the public eye and have decided to speak out about their disorder. Not every person in the documentary had the same experience and Steven Fry also spoke with many professionals about possible explanations to bipolar disorder and possible age of onset/diagnosis. He talked about his own personal story of suffering from bipolar depression, including details such as getting expelled from school, stealing, slapping a teacher, getting arrested, and attempting suicide all before the age of seventeen. Listening

Where and how bipolar disorder is caused is still a bit of a mystery. Some information is known but nothing concrete, and a lot of dead ends. Genetic predisposition is one possible cause for bipolar disorder. The disease usually can be seen throughout a family tree of an affected individual. Twin studies have been conducted to see if there is a higher chance of identical twins, who have the same genetic make up, both getting the disease. These have shown that there is an increased likely hood of one twin to have bipolar disorder if the other has it, but it is not a certainty. The gene for bipolarity has mainly been traced to chromosome 18 as well as some others. It is uncertain which is responsible because it has been found in some cases that chromosome 18 is unaffected in bipolar patients. It is most likely that bipolar disorder is linked