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    Bipolar disorder, or manic-depressive disorder, is a disorder characterized by extreme mood changes. An individual who suffers from this disorder can have extreme highs or extreme lows. They could go from being overly energetic and outgoing to feeling empty, depressed, angry and just completely worthless on a daily, weekly, monthly and or even yearly basis. Diagnosis, dramatic changes in one’s life, and even treatment can have a serious effect on an individual that is suffering from Bipolar disorder

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    The last few weeks I have been dealing with a someone who is very close to me that was diagnosed with bipolar a year ago. They were first diagnosed when they experienced their first manic episode. The last few weeks they have experienced their second manic episode. From the racing thoughts, the refusing of medication, the fear of accepting this diagnosis I have seen bipolar in a different light than what I have seen from movies or read in a book. Of course the readings have helped me understand her

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    Mental Health describes bipolar I disorder as the occurrence of manic episodes that can last up to seven days, or experiencing a state of mania so severe that one must be hospitalized. With manic episodes, it is common to experience depressive symptoms as well, which can last two weeks or more. The NIMH defines bipolar II disorder as a pattern of depressive episodes with the addition of hypomanic episodes, which are not as intense and distressing as the manic episodes in bipolar I disorder. During a

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    when something they encounter bothers them. People who experience extreme mood swings suffer drastically with their emotions. Their are two types of mood disorders: bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder. Bipolar disorder is also known to be called manic-depressive disorder. Research shows that bipolar disorder is genetic. Bipolar disorder has two stages that people deal with, the manic stage and depressive stage. These stages can each last from hours, days, to even years. Stress plays a role

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    Bipolar Disorder I decided to do my research paper on Bipolar Disorder. The reason I chose to do my paper on Bipolar disorder is because it is a serious mental illness. Those with bipolar disorder often describe their experience as an emotional roller coaster. Going up and down between strong emotions can keep a person from having anything approaching a normal life. The emotions of a persons’ behavior with bipolar disorder experience as beyond ones control. This condition is exhausting not only for

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    mood-stabilizing drug that has been used effectively in the treatment of bipolar affective disorder for many years, and increasing evidence suggests its effectiveness in reducing the risk of suicide ( Sugawara, N.,Yasul-Furukori, N., Ishil, N., Iwata, N.,& Terao, T.2013). There are different ways lithium can be useful to everybody in a different ways. Lithium carbonate is a type of medication used to treat manic depression and bipolar. Another uses of lithium that is very important is in batteries for

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    The human mind is a complex structure, perfectly designed to carry out tasks that give us life, but also weak in the face of adversity. In Charlotte Brontë’s novel, Jane Eyre, the character of John Reed can be described as having Bipolar Disorder, which is a mental ailment in which the affected individual experiences manic episodes followed by depressive episodes. The reader is able to do so by using the psychological lens to analyze his actions and the way in which he is described throughout the

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    responsible for Bipolar Disorder (Sarris, Lake, & Hoenders, 2011. Pp. 886-888). When done therapeutically, acupuncture reduces mood elevations and depression, thus making it a great alternative in Bipolar I Disorder. This treatment’s advantage is that it does not have interactions with medications, foods, or herbals. Furthermore, the patient is not at risk for developing toxic levels, since acupuncture is an external component. However, since the needling does break through the skin, it can be inferred

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    Bipolar Disorder is also called Manic depression, it causes extreme mood swings that include emotional raths.When people get depressed, they may feel sad or hopeless and lose interest or pleasure in most activities. There are several types of bipolar and related disorders. Bipolar disorder can't be cured but it can be treated. Bipolar is a mental disorder can make you have extreme shifts in mood, The manic phase may last weeks or months, depressive phase might last weeks or months. It can be

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    Bipolar disorder is a deep rooted sickness. Scenes of lunacy and depression in the long run can happen again in the event that you don 't get treatment. Numerous individuals infrequently keep on having manifestations, even in the wake of getting treatment for their bipolar issue. Some types of bipolar issue are: Bipolar I disorder involves periods of severe mood episodes from mania to depression. Bipolar II issue is a milder type of state of mind height, including milder scenes of hypomania that

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