Bipolar condition is related to the mental state of the person and the condition affects the behavior, approach of the person towards life. This condition is caused by an abnormality in the brain and was called manic...
Bipolar condition is related to the mental state of the person and the condition affects the behavior, approach of the person towards life. This condition is caused by an abnormality in the brain and was called manic depressive illness before. People with this medical condition feel extreme highs and lows in their behavior, or we say hypomania or depression. The condition can last from days to weeks to months because of the intense state of mind. The condition is highly disrupting the living condition of the person on daily basis like work, household jobs, relationships etc. The condition is very intense and disturbs the life of the person. This is also an irritating condition and people interacting with the person feel annoyed and try to be separated from them. The condition can develop in the later stages of adolescence or in early adulthood. This condition sometimes appears in childhood or can also develop in any stage of life in later periods. Bipolar disease is disorder that is chronic disorder, but with advanced medications, it is manageable and treatable. It is also important to detect the condition early for good and effective treatment of the condition.
What are the Different Causes of Bipolar Disorder?
There are various causes that can lead to the condition of Bipolar disorder. The condition is the mixture of behavioral, biological and environmental influencing factors. Various factors that are responsible for the condition include:
- Genetics is on the main condition that is responsible for the condition of bipolar disorder. A person having the heredity of parents, relatives, and grandparents are at a higher risk of developing this condition or the disease. A person should be very aware of the condition and the symptoms to consult the doctor early. People with heredity should consult the doctor on a regular basis to get the treatment early and take precautionary measures.
- Brain structure and the composition of the brain: This is another factor that can be very responsible for the condition of physical changes. The brain's composition and structure depend on genetics and is also impacted by the environment of the person. There are various evidence by researchers which shows that there are specific brain compositions that can lead to such a condition and these compositions and conditions can be corrected through some medications and precautionary measures.
- Various environmental factors can also contribute to the condition of bipolar disorder. There are various events in life which is controlled by the environment or the surroundings of the person. These factors affect the mental state of the person and are very effective in varying the thinking of person. There are various life stresses, substance abusers and drugs which can trigger the condition. There are also some conditions related to life and relationships that can be the cause of the condition or trigger the state.
List of Symptoms that are Related to Bipolar Disorder
There are various symptoms that are related to bipolar disorder and these symptoms fall under the different conditions or states of the disease. Here are some of the conditions or diseases of Bipolar disorder like mania, hypomania and depression.
Mania:
This condition is considered when the person goes through an episode of the bipolar condition for at least a week. The condition of an elevated, irritated mood for a longer period of time.
A Person Can Feel Overenergetic
- A person can feel over-euphoric
- A person usually talks rapidly
- A person jumps from topic to topic very fast
- A person can get distracted easily by someone or any activity around them
- Person got engaged with risky behaviors like unsafe sexual behavior etc.
Hypomania
This condition is less severe than the mania but looks similar with the mania in the symptoms. This condition can last up to 4 days and the person going though this condition experience impairment of social and occupational activities. Even the condition is not so much worse but it still causes and affects the relations between the people and around the circle.
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Depression
The condition is a serious form of bipolar disorder and can last for more than 2 weeks, which includes:
- Continuous sadness
- Continuous hopelessness
- Continuous emptiness
- Doesn’t enjoy activities that he used to enjoy
- There is ca hange in weight
- There is a change in appetite
- Change in sleeping pattern
- Always feeling guilty
- Not able to concentrate on the conditions
- Not feeling worthy
- Thinking about doing suicide or death.
List of Types of Bipolar Disorders
Here is the list of types of bipolar disorder and these include:
- Bipolar I Disorder:
- Full manic episodes
- Depressive episodes
- Severe manic episodes
- Require hospitalization at times
- Bipolar II Disorder:
- Hypomanic episodes
- Major depression
- No full manic episodes
- More frequent manic episodes
- More long-lasting episodes
- Cyclothymic Disorder:
- The condition involves hypomanic symptoms and periods of depressive symptoms
- Symptoms do not meet the mania criteria or the depression criteria.
- Unspecified Bipolar disorders:
- There are some bipolar disorders which are not have some specified symptoms. This can include the symptoms of all the types and sometimes none of the defined types. So the condition is considered to be an unspecified disorder of bipolar disorder.
List of Tests Used for the Detection and Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder.
Here are the tests and the diagnostic conditions for the bipolar mental condition of the person.
- Clinical Evaluation of the questions is are questionnaire: This test is based on the questions asked related to daily activities, relationships and work, etc. This helps to evaluate the mental state of the person and the condition he is going through.
- Mood charts: these tests are used to follow the daily pattern of the person related ot the pattern of his mood, his daily activities, his family history and pattern of living conditions.
- Interview in a structured manner: There are various conditions and questions made and structured for the interview.
- Medical tests that are used to look for conditions of the brain like MRI tests, DOPA brain and other neurological tests.
Conclusion
Bipolar disorder is a condition which is marked by mood swings in a person. The pattern changes every time with the intensity of the condition and can be related through various factors like genetic, environmental conditions, composition of the brain etc. The condition is very serious if not treated on time and can affect the life of a person. The person going through this condition is very aggressive in his behaviors, changes mood frequently, talks quickly and loudly, and gets easily distracted. There are various other symptoms that are responsible for the condition of bipolar disorder. There are various types of bipolar conditions and each condition is characterized by a group of symptoms that are related to the particular type of bipolar disorder.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is bipolar disorder serious?
Yes, the condition can get worse if not treated on time.
Do children suffer from Bipolar disorder?
Yes, though diagnosing in children can be complex.
Does treatment really help?
Yes, it is very helpful in managing the condition of the person.
Which symptoms are related to bipolar condition?
A symptom depends on the type of bipolar condition. But some common symptoms of all type of bipolar conditions include mood swings, intensive talking, distracts easily.
Do Medications really help in the bipolar condition?
Yes medications are very helpful in stabilizing the condition and mood swings of the person.
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