The Guest Speaker

Although it is talked about frequently in today's society with really no expertise which brings a misunderstanding to the whole illness. When finishing this novel it became clear that in addition to my definition, Bipolar makes an individual suffer extreme highs and lows within their daily lifestyle unable to control when the episodes switch. In addition, I learned how the episodes affect individuals differently and there are ranges usually including a type of rage or aggression when manic and depressed. Unquiet Mind did not change my understanding for Bipolar Disorder, but it did enhance details I was not completely aware of. Furthermore with this disorder, Bipolar affects the person and the people in their lives dramatically. For example, Kay’s education and lifestyle of striving to be the best got put to a halt several times within the start of her career due to her episodes not allowing her to concentrate. On the other hand, her high manic episodes ended significant relations with men that could not deal with her pains. She stated when discussing her difficult times that, “no amount of love can cure madness or unblacken one's dark moods. Love can help, it can make the pain more tolerable, but, always, one is beholden to medication that may or may not always work and may or may not be bearable” (Jamison 155). It is a hidden battle to walk through

In England, keeping up appearances is paramount (for some) to maintaining social acceptance, and social obligations are held in high esteem. In people with bipolar disorder, these cultural norms seem to be easily converted to neuroses, overt concerns with the opinions of others, and lessened self-esteem as a result of those opinions. In the documentary, for example, Stephen’s sister described his reaction to the less-than-optimal reviews of one of his performances as him having “a hissy fit.” It was also his imagery of his parents looking on while contemplating suicide that prevented him from completing the attempt. 27-year-old Zoe Schwartz was described as being “desperate to be a success,” and a close friend said (regarding her suicide) that “it was her pride [that] killed her.” Even Cordelia Feldman, when asked pointedly, “I mean what’s it say about you if you can’t write?” by her cognitive behavioral therapist Jan Scott of the Institute of Psychiatry in London, was left speechless and emotional in response. When she was able to talk, she replied with what I know to be typically English: “I hate weakness in myself.” Teaching vulnerability, I believe, would therefore be a beneficial addition to CBT in treatment for clients of similar cultural

The purpose of this essay is to explain the definitions of mental health, mental illness and psychiatric disability, using bipolar disorder as an example to illustrate these points. Bipolar disorder will also be used to explain the concepts of the medical and social models of disability, highlight the influence these two models could have on people with the disorder and the experiences they might encounter. There will be a focus on some of the experiences a person suffering from mental illness might have in society, the effect these experiences can have on an individual and the influence of stigmas and stereotypes. This leads to the final discussion point, the action of self-disablement. This section discusses how a person with a mental health issue can be influenced by labels, stigmas and stereotypes, and how this can stop them from seeking help and achieving their goals.

This caused her to fear not being in control, for fear of doing something reckless. “I kept thinking that if I could miss a whole meteor shower, well, I’d probably done something something else ridiculous. For all I know I could’ve run naked through the desert singing ‘Skip to My Lou.’ (90)” Even if her fear of not being in control is a little too potent at times, it is, on the whole, a positive quality.

I was your average "girl next door." I was always busy with school, work, activities, and an active social life. I pushed my limits and at times would get depressed, but I always hid behind a smile. Other than feeling lonely at times, I was unaware that anything was deeply wrong with me.

story in a memoir titled Madness: A Bipolar Life, in an attempt to shed some light and insight on the

This paper is a fictional first person account of what my life would be like if I had been diagnosed with bipolar II disorder during my freshman year of college. This account will explore the interpersonal, environmental, and developmental effects this mental illness would have had on me as well as how my life course would have changed. Scholarly articles, the DSM 5, and my education in both the psychology and social work field influenced the depiction of bipolar II disorder presented. This paper will also focus on types of treatment and therapeutic relationships that I would find helpful if I was diagnosed with this mental illness.

Bipolar disorder has been gaining more and more attention over the last few years. With shootings on the rise, or at least the publicity of them, people are often pointing their fingers at mental diseases including bipolar disorder. An ongoing issue regarding mental illnesses, however, is the population has failed to fully understand what they truly are, the symptoms, and how to treat them.

First, I would directly ask about both sides of the bipolar spectrum – mania and depression. During my interaction with the patient, I primarily focused on the depressive side of mania, as that is the side of the bipolar disorder that the patient was currently exhibiting. The patient did not exhibit any signs of mania, and had not exhibited mania since being in the facility, so I did not focus my attention on this topic. To gain a comprehensive assessment on the patient, it would have been beneficially to at least bring up mania signs and symptoms with the patient. As stated in class, not all bipolar patients will admit to the mania symptoms, as patients tend to enjoy the increased energy and productivity levels. If I would have discussed this information with the patient, he may have noted that these symptoms directly correlate to his diagnosis. Second, after completing my assessment, I would work toward acquiring a support system for the patient, outside of the hospital. Through the conversation, I did acquire the knowledge that the patient does not have family or children nearby, but I did not gather information on support systems beyond the family. Various support systems I could look at for this patient include: Veterans, sexual abuse victims, gay men, and elders without family. Outside of the VA hospital, a veteran’s success relates to the amount of

In 2008, Marya Hornbacher decided to publish a shocking account of her battle with bipolar disorder. It is not a romantic, happy-ending story. It is the real life account of what many people with bipolar struggle with every day. Unlike many people, Hornbacher had her family by her side every step of the way. Throughout the book she reaches dark and dreary places that no one wants to live though, let alone read about. However she always emerges on the other side with the help of her family. This book embodies the struggle of the mentally ill, as well as the importance of family: it is an important read for anyone that has a family member struggling with bipolar disorder.

This book was very inspirational. It is not only inspiring to people with bipolar disorder but to all other people that are suffering from any kind of mental illness. It also speaks to people that do not have a mental illness by giving them and inside look of what someone’s life is like and how they deal with their problems. The book shows how not only is life possible with mental illness but that it is also worth living.

Bipolar disorder is typically a condition that affects people in their late teens and early adulthood. It is usually not thought to affect a child but it is something that, if present at a young age, can seriously affect the way a child grows up. Bipolar disorder affects every aspect of a person’s life and is not as understood as it should be. Researchers are still looking for the cause of this illness and how it can be treated but overall it is a condition that many people are undereducated on and that is something I’m hoping this paper might be able to change for some.

As expressed in the documentary, bipolar disorder is a very misunderstood mental illness, and I was surely one of those who truly didn’t understand it. One fact that I learned was how the change from manic states to depressive ones are not easy gentle

Bipolar disorder, a manic-depressive illness, is a brain-disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and also the ability to carry out normal tasks on a daily basis. A mental illness has great effects on the family members of the diagnosed and of the children of the diagnosed. Children are susceptible to emotional abuse from bipolar parents and usually parents that are diagnosed with bipolar disorder have suffered from abuse themselves. This abuse that is passed on for generations creates a cycle. Families and children of the diagnosed are put in various different situations that can be difficult to deal with on a daily basis. One of those situations would be abuse from the bipolar parent. Abuse is defined

Draft speech of Mrs. D. Purandeswari, MoS-HRD (HE) as Chief Guest on the occasion of the Annual Day of the Rainbow Concept School, Mahaboobnagar, A.P on 9th February, 2007 at 5.30 p.m.