Bipolar Disorder – A Tough Diagnosis

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What Is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar Disorder, also called manic depression, affects millions of people everyday, whether it be the person suffering from this disorder or their loved ones. Life can be quite a challenge living with someone that is affected by Bipolar Disorder, but with the many treatment options that are available today, most of those suffering from Bipolar Disorder can get a grip on their disorder and lead an otherwise normal life. There is not a cure for Bipolar Disorder, but most physicians will recommend a combination of different types of medication along with a treatment plan to get the disorder under control. Most patients will see improvement, but it is usually after a process of elimination and trial and error to see which medications maximize your results.

What Are The Symptoms Of Bipolar Disorder?

This list of represents commonly reported signs that one may have Bipolar Disorder:
During the “depressive” state of manic depression, one may have:
*Irate Behavior / Lashing Out
*Withdraws from family and friends and/or activities
*Thoughts of Suicide
*Severe Mood Swings, joyful behavior one moment and withdrawn the next
*Have slowed or slurred speech

In a “manic” episode, one may:
*Feel energized, even with lack of sleep
*Have high confidence
*Speak rapidly
*Make irrational, spur of the moment decisions, without considering consequence
*Have a difficult time focusing
*Be easily distracted

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Bipolar Disorder – A Tough Diagnosis