Health & Medical Mental Health

It"s Good to Know Types of Bipolar - Disorder Symptoms of Bipolar

This mental illness is a very complex disease with   different symptoms -- and types.
When we talk about this disease, its main signs are unpredictable shifting of emotions and moods from high (mania), low (depression) and the middle hippomania.
The severity of this mental illness can vary from severe to mild with certain periods when there are no signs showing at all (normal).
Main Signs One thing that we must be clear on is patients with this depressive disease don't all go through the same bipolar symptoms in its strength, mood swings and length of time with its moods.
Depending on each patient, this mental disease differ according to each individual illness.
We are all different and because of that, these bipolar depression may show itself quite differently in each individual or tend to show itself differently on the same individual over time.
  Because depression is common and serious, it's very critical that as soon as signs are seen - for patients to seek diagnosis from the nearest psychiatrist.
   Depression stage may be likened to a severe depression in which symptoms can include low energy, sad feelings, depressed, anxiety, emptiness, being helpless and feeling hopeless and worthless.
Going with these negative feelings are thoughts of suicide and wanting to commit suicide.
Some other  signs which can be added are guilt feelings, no interest in activities once enjoyed, loss of concentration, problems with sleeping, and change in appetite.
Children with the illness It is good to develop a wide range  of knowledge for children's with the disease -  for school personnel, counselors, advisor for parents and teachers in school.
When people are able to know the signs of an early-onset of the disorder, it would lead to fast action and appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
With everybody co-operating with the  program children with behavioral, academic and social difficulty problems can  be ensued have an early chance of treatment.
Seeking a Treatment The usual treatment  for this illness may include mood stabilizing drugs and counseling.
It is very important  that victims of bipolar learn about their prescribed drugs and its possible bad effects.
There must be a very  reliable way of taking their drugs efficiently  and taking it daily, even when the victims feel better and  stable so as to prevent a relapse in the illness.
  Monitoring of mood must be constantly done by the bipolar patient, a member of the family or a close friends to stop severe  episodes  and moods from happening or patients will end up in hospital.
Sleeping patterns, their behaviors, and loss or gaining of appetite must be closely watched as well.
All patients must try and avoid the use of  alcohol, illicit drugs like  marijuana and other drugs, which can make bipolar symptoms worse.
Living a very  healthy lifestyle is important with a well  balanced diet, exercise regularly and enough  sleep.
This is done with the aim of lowering the stress level to help patients control and improve their illness and quality of life.

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