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MPD And Bipolar Disorder Case Study

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Sybil wasn't the only one with MPD a woman named Jane had a very similar case.“A college Professor whos students and colleagues are unaware of Janes disorder” (Phillips). Since junior high, Jane was secretly aware that there was something wrong with her, but she wasn't quite sure what it was. Jane never seemed to be who she really was; nor did she know who she was. However, she was determined to figure out her identity, and, eventually, she did. Jane wrote her story herself. This started as a “suicide note because she survived an encounter with incest, and she endured living with her neglectful parents who didn't ever want to deal with her”. (Phillips) The only thing that kept her relaxed was when she was alone and she spent hours gazing into the mirror. When meeting new people, it would be very exhausting for Jane because it takes her a long time to remember people. Without her meeting new people, she would be very isolated and more distant than what she already is. Finally, “At 30, she finally sought help after a summer of depression and headaches” (Phillips). It took her so long to get help because she was terrified of what someone who actually knew what was going on with her would say. …show more content…

Manics become depressed because they are surprised at the damage they have done. Schizophrenia is very challenging because the smallest thing can cause victims of schizophrenia to snap; they often hurt someone in a flash. Bipolar is the most common disorder because one minute, people can be happy then the next minute, they are very upset and don't even know why. In order to understand the difference between the three mental disorders, doctors have to pay close attention. Then, it will be easier to tell the symptoms

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