Sometimes the effected person cannot see the problems emerge, but close friends and family can. The signs may include changes in energy, activity level, judgment, critical thinking skills, appetite, and sleep. With proper treatment, people with this mental setback can lead normal lives and even become prominent members of our nation. If a person shows any of the above-mentioned characteristics for long periods of time not in conjunction with traumatic events help should be sought. A pattern may develop which helps any doctor in properly diagnosing and treating the individual. More specifically there are four different types of mood episodes a person may encounter: mania, hypomania, depression, or a mixed episode. Mania is often recognizable by actions of high confidence, superiority, high energy, and creativity. The negative characteristics include quick anger, impulsiveness, and lack of judgment. Due to the seemingly positive characteristics of this phase, a person will probably not seek help on his or her own. Hypomania is not as severe as mania and can be even harder to diagnose. This phase is most recognizable as times of high productivity followed by times of depression. Untreated, this phase can escalate to mania over time. Depression in connection with signs of bipolar disorder can be identified by times of high energy followed by low energy just as in hypomania, but at a greater degree. Without a cure for bipolar disorder at this level, a person may lose touch with reality and suicide becomes an issue. Unlike the first two types of this disease, a person suffering from these symptoms is likely to seek help due to their unpleasant nature. A friend or family member can help identify a problem by seeing changes in a person's weight, appetite, sleep, excessive fatigue, and irrational negative self-talk. The confrontation to the person suspected of having signs of bipolar disorder should be done caringly and carefully due to the risk of suicide and loss of friendship. Seeking professional help for confrontation may need to be considered for heightened success.
Causes for this problem may occur for a variety of reasons including traumatic events, chemical dysfunction, genetic disposition, onset or mistreatment of disease or illness, and environmental factors. A person with genetic disposition may simply need to change their socioeconomic status and general environment in order to see natural changes in the disease. This cure for bipolar disorder may be used in conjunction with medication due to unchangeable chromosomal malfunction having been passed down from generation to generation. These unchangeable components include levels of serotonin, dopamine, and nor epinephrine which can be controlled by medication. Hormonal imbalances of cortisol and thyroid also play into the way a person physically reacts to life. Even in people who have no disposition toward this disease may show signs of bipolar disorder as a result of traumatic event, substance abuse, and general stress. Some people are designed to handle a lot of stress while others show adverse effects of even the slightest disturbance. "He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace." (Proverbs 11:12)
Once a diagnosis is made, continued treatment is crucial. A large number of people taking medication as a cure for bipolar disorder that discontinue the treatment if they seem cured or the medication seems to have no (or bad) effects. With the increased amount of treatments available through medication, therapy, meditation, and lifestyle changes, a significant time of trial and error should be expected. Years may pass before an exact treatment is discovered for any individual situation. No one wants to be doped up on drugs, but on the other hand no one wants to be dissatisfied with life. This dilemma is what creates the situation for trial and error. Because this disease is chemical in nature, the only cure is medication, but other methods used in conjunction with medication have proven very useful. Psychotherapy, electroconvulsive therapy, and general change in diet and exercise have proven effective. These methods can reduce stress, increase chemical release, and boost self-esteem which are all components needed to succeed in proper treatment. The decision of whether treatment has worked or not should not be determined until after six consecutive weeks without events such as a death in the family, loss of job, or other major event causing increased stress. Linking signs of bipolar disorder to reoccurring events in life are key to the management of the disease. People who encounter symptoms of depression around the holidays are void from the diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Instead these people should look for information on seasonal depression and stress reduction techniques. The severity of seasonal affective disorder can match that of bipolar, but should be treated differently.
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