Rachel Lopez

Mr. Terreri

Anatomy P.3

22 March 2017

Bipolar Disorder

Do you ever feel sad then crazy? Well if you do, then you can possibly have a bipolar

disorder or maybe it just isnt your day. A bipolar disorder is associated with episodes of mood

swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs. About 2.6% of the population suffer from

this disorder. Another name for this disorder is the manic disorder. There is a higher proximity

for women to have bipolar disorder. Like any other disorder being bipolar has symptoms, causes,

and treatments.

The manic disorder has many symptoms one can go through, such as high energy,

reduced need for sleep, and loss of touch with reality. These symptoms can go on for days or

months. They can also cause suicidal thoughts. People can also experience mood swings,

sadness, elevated mood, anger, anxiety, apathy, apprehension, euphoria, general discontent, guilt,

hopelessness, loss of interest, or loss of interest or pleasure in activities. There can also be

behavioral issues such as irritability, disorganized behavior, aggression, agitation, crying, excess

desire for sex, hyperactivity, impulsivity, restlessness, or self-harm. People may also experience

unwanted thoughts, delusion, lack of concentration, racing thoughts, or slowness in activity.

There are also psychological symptoms like depression, manic episode, agitated depression, or

paranoia. Being bipolar can affect the amount of sleep you get, your weight, gain or loss, risky
behavior, false belief of superiority, fatigue, or rapid and frenzied speaking. Being bipolar

doesnt always come with just symptoms, there has to be a cause and treatments.

There isnt a real cause yet but being bipolar can come from a traumatic life event or it

can be genetic. Even without clear genetic factors, altered health habits, alcohol or drug abuse, or

hormonal problems can trigger an episode. There is not a specific treatment that can heal this

disorder but there is medication and psychotherapy. The medications that are available are

antipsychotic which reduces or improves the symptoms of certain psychiatric conditions and

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor which eases symptoms of depressed mood and anxiety.

There are many ways to help those that deal with the bipolar disorder but these are the two main

ways. This disorder is a lifelong disorder, you can help it but not fully treat it.

In conclusion if you suffer from any of these symptoms or have a family member with

this disorder you can also contain it. It is always safe to check with a doctor and use two of the

main treatments to help the disorder.