Understanding Bipolar Disorder
The
National Institute of Mental Health estimates that 5.7 million people struggle
with Bipolar Disorder, a disorder characterized by extreme shifts in mood. Bipolar
2 is similar to Bipolar 1 in that it involves mood cycling, but the ups usually
don’t reach a manic phase. The elevation of mood is less intense but the person
suffers more from depressive episodes. With Bipolar 1, mania is the main mood
state that is concerning. With Bipolar 1 or 2, people can stabilize their moods
with proper treatment, medication and support. There is no physical test for
bipolar disorder, but you may need a mood stabilizing medication and
psychotherapy - treatment can be very effective and focuses on stabilizing mood
so a person can function well
Dr.
Linda Mintle
This weekend we invited psychiatrist Dr.
Michael Lyles to answer our questions on bipolar disorder.
Make sure you listen and share this show with
a friend.
When academy award winning actress Catherine
Zeta-Jones announced that she suffered from Bipolar 2 Disorder and checked into
a mental health facility for a brief stay in 2011, it made celebrity news.
She wasn’t alone. The National Institute of
Mental Health estimates that 5.7 million people struggle with Bipolar Disorder,
a disorder characterized by extreme shifts in mood.
Bipolar 2 is similar to Bipolar 1 in that it
involves mood cycling, but the ups usually don’t reach a manic phase.
The elevation of mood is less intense but the
person suffers more from depressive episodes.
With Bipolar 1, mania is the main mood state
that is concerning. Here is what to look for when someone is manic?
1) Fast and racing
thoughts and speech
2) Grandiose beliefs
and inappropriate social behavior
3) Elation, euphoria
4) Poor judgement and
impulsivity including increased sexual desire
5) Irritability and
lots of energy
6) Decreased need for
sleep
With Bipolar 1 or 2, people can stabilize
their moods with proper treatment, medication and support.
If you or someone you know may be bipolar,
get a physical exam from your doctor and report your symptoms.
There is no physical test for bipolar
disorder, but you may need a mood stabilizing medication and psychotherapy.
Treatment can be very effective and focuses
on stabilizing mood so a person can function well.
Dr. Linda Mintle is a national expert on relationships and the psychology of food, weight and body image.
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