{"id":106600,"date":"2021-06-23T14:01:05","date_gmt":"2021-06-23T08:31:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/?p=106600"},"modified":"2021-06-23T12:03:36","modified_gmt":"2021-06-23T06:33:36","slug":"understanding-of-bipolar-disorder-types-symptoms-causes-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/health\/understanding-of-bipolar-disorder-types-symptoms-causes-treatment","title":{"rendered":"Understanding of Bipolar Disorder &#8211; Types, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bipolar disorder is a psychological disorder that was previously known as manic depression. This disorder is characterised by extreme changes in mood from a very high and elevated mood to a very low and upsetting mood. Individuals with bipolar disorder go through episodes of depression and have a disrupted life when they have their lows. And they\u2019re a complete shift into the opposite mood where they energetic as if they are flying and can do anything and everything. The mood changes and their duration are different for every case of bipolar disorder.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bipolar disorder is categorised into three main types:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bipolar I disorder-\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Individuals have one manic episode, followed by a hypomanic episode.\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Hypomanic episodes are when someone is in a highly elevated mood. And Manic episodes are when someone is in extreme high moods, more intense and severe than hypomanic episodes.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bipolar II disorder-\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Individuals, have at least one hypomanic episode and episodes of depression but no maniac episodes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cyclothymic disorder-\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Multiple hypomania episodes and their symptoms last for at least two years in adults and one year in children. The severity of the episodes is not as severe as episodes in Bipolar I and Bipolar II.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Mania<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Depressive<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0episodes are different, and they are also observed separately for a better understanding. Symptoms for Mania and Hypomania are the same.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Symptoms for Mania and Hypomania:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Increased self-esteem, self-confidence<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Euphoric feeling<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Increased talkativeness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Active social life<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Loss of appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Having less sleep which does not affect their mood or health<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Poor judgment while making decisions (such as drinking too much alcohol)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Symptoms for Depressive episodes:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Trouble sleeping<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Feeling extremely sad, hopeless,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Weight gain or weight loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tiredness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Loss of interest in activities<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Poor social life<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Trouble concentrating and staying focused<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What causes Bipolar Disorder?<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The reason, which causes bipolar disorder, is different for every individual. Certain factors may lead to causing bipolar disorder, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Genetic factors,<\/span><\/em><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0if someone in the family has it, there is a possibility the genes can carry it to the next generation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Environmental factors,\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">any traumatic event or extreme stress in life can cause bipolar disorder.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sometimes abnormalities in the\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">brain structure<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0or how it functions can also cause bipolar disorder, such as an imbalance in the secretion of certain hormones.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How is it diagnosed?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Medical professionals such as psychiatrists or psychologists are the ones who diagnose and treat bipolar disorder. They identify for symptoms and perform certain tests, which include physical check-up and psychological assessments. The results of those tests determine how every individual should be treated. It is difficult to diagnose bipolar disorder in young children because they may not display the symptoms, which may be more identifiable in adults.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Treatment<\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bipolar disorder is treated mainly through psychotherapy and medications. A few changes in habits also help in treating bipolar. Bipolar is also sometimes treated using natural remedies along with medicines and therapies. The type of treatment depends<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Medication:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Medicines are given, so the symptoms reduce, and the mood becomes stable. There are different types of medicines prescribed as per the need of the patient. Medicines prescribed include:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Mood stabilisers such as lithium<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Psychotic drugs such as olanzapine, risperidone<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Antidepressants- fluoxetine\/olanzapine<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Benzodiazepines<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Psychotherapy\/Counseling:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Psychologists hold therapy sessions like cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), through which they identify factors that trigger the symptoms. After identifying the symptoms, they work together to strategise ways to manage those symptoms and help maintain a stable mood.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Home remedies:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Simple changes in habits can also greatly impact individual suffering from bipolar disorder; it works very efficiently with therapy and medication.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"ql-indent-1\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Having a healthy diet, along with eating on time<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ql-indent-1\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Getting enough sleep and maintaining a proper sleep cycle<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ql-indent-1\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Following a routine<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ql-indent-1\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Exercising<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ql-indent-1\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Spending good quality time with family and sharing concerns<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bipolar disorder is a psychological disorder that was previously known as manic depression. This disorder is characterised by extreme changes in mood from a very high and elevated mood to a very low and upsetting mood. Individuals with bipolar disorder go through episodes of depression and have a disrupted life when they have their lows. 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