• The Symptoms of Bipolar

  Filed under Family Health
  Apr 15
  by Ken P Doyle

  We sometimes feel happy for no reason at all and may want to sing and dance for joy. And there could be other times when we feel very sad and depressed. These mood swings happen to a lot of people but they do not occur every single day and apparently there are reasons for these mood swings. But for people who are overjoyed at one moment then depressed the next, it is highly likely that they have symptoms of bipolar and bipolar disease. Many myths which are often false have been conjured up by many people and it is because of this that the truth about bipolar disorder must be known.

  What Bipolar Disorder Really Is

  Manic depression is another popular name for bipolar disorder. Periods of euphoria or mania alternating with periods of depression are the symptoms characterized with this disorder as is indicated with the name. These periods of the symptoms are not brief and may last for hours, days and even months. The ability of the individual to lead a normal life can also be affected by these radical mood changes.

  A burst of energy may be felt by the patient in the mania phase and he may paint, quit his job, sing and dance or even shop like a madman. Feelings of euphoria for no apparent reason are the characteristics of the mania phase.

  The depression phase on the other hand can be characterized by symptoms of low or no energy. A person suffering from this phase may be completely depressed about everything, wallow in self pity and be very lethargic for no reason.

  The rate of affliction of bipolar disorder has increased with almost 3% of the adult population in the US suffering from this disease. The disease has been linked to family history and genetics but researchers are still trying to find out the true causes of bipolar disorder.

  Bipolar disorder symptoms are known to eventuate in the late teenage and early adult years and most people initially look at bipolar symptoms in teens as typical adolescent behavior. When this happens, people tend to take no notice of them making the symptoms worse. From this we can clearly see that an early prognosis of the disease is needed to allow for any possibility of a normal life for the patient.

  In the early days, people afflicted with the bipolar symptoms and bipolar disease, were often called “mad”. Many were thought to be possessed by evil spirits as well. However, with the advent of new technology, many of these myths have been broken.

  Here are some old myths about bipolar disorder which were prevalent till recently:

  Having Bipolar Disorder doesnt give you the opportunity for a normal life ” With the increasing number of bipolar disorder sufferers around the world having children, a great family and a perfectly normal life, we can clearly see that this statement is false. A capability to cope and manage the symptoms and a good support system is all that is required.

  Patients afflicted with bipolar disorder are forever alternating between mania and depression: Manic and depression episodes do occur but there tend to be more depression episodes than mania. Most of the times, mania is so mild that its hardly noticeable. Many a times patients dont have any symptoms for a long period of time.

  Medicines and therapy can be used to treat bipolar disease and bipolar symptoms. But even with these conventional cures, the unconditional love and support of loved ones is very important in ensuring a normal life for someone suffering from the disease.

  About the Author:

  Ken P Doyle has had a keen interest in the field of Bipolar Disorder for many years. For further information, particularly on Bipolar Disease and Bipolar Symptoms, check his online resource site today.

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