a bipolar disorder is a COMMON, IN which an individual experiences both low and high mood states. it affetcs men and women equally.

CAUSES: imbalance in the level of neuro-transmitters – conditions within the enviornment can be a trigger for an episode, BUT do not BECAUSE the disorder on their own.stressful life events can also follow from the illness.

symptoms:

1-low and high mood swings

2- there is a lack of interest in activities, AVOIDANCE of people and situations, TIREDNESS, DIFFICULTY in concenteration, CHANGE in sleep and appetite, LACK of confidence, REDUCED self esteem.

3- at the other end of the spectrum are high or elevated MOODS. these can be either hypomanic or manic. in mania, ONE has an elevated or irritable MOOD, ACCOMPANIED by reduced sleep and appetite. in hypomania, THE individual experiences similar symptoms as in a mania, THOUGH the intensity and severity of the symptoms are lesser.

diagnosis

diagnosis can be made by carefully exploring the presence of both depressive and maniac or hypomaniac states.

1-treatment

2-psychotherapy

3-restoring sleep

4-avoid use of substances

5-pharmacotherapy

6-by talking and helping the patient to remain tension free