{"product_id":"2940153765709","title":"Bipolar Disorders, (Manic Depression), A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eBipolar Disorder (Manic Depression) is a medical disorder in which people swings between periods of a very good or irritable mood (mania) and depression.\u003cbr\u003eBipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes extreme mood swings.\u003cbr\u003eThis disorder is also called manic-depressive illness or manic depression.\u003cbr\u003eBipolar disorder is a mental disorder in which a person has wide or extreme swings in their mood.\u003cbr\u003ePeriods of feeling sad and depressed may interchange with periods of being very happy and active or being angry or irritable.\u003cbr\u003eThe precise cause is still not known, but it can happen in families of people with Bipolar Disorder.\u003cbr\u003eBipolar disorder may be produced by a chemical imbalance in the brain.\u003cbr\u003eBoth men and women can have bipolar disorder.\u003cbr\u003ePersons of all ages can have it.\u003cbr\u003eIt normally begins between ages 15 - 25.\u003cbr\u003eOccasionally, a person who has bipolar disorder may feel very pleased, full of energy and capable of doing anything.\u003cbr\u003eA. Manic phase -last from days to months:\u003cbr\u003e1. Easily distracted\u003cbr\u003e2. Little need for sleep\u003cbr\u003e3. Full of energy and restlessness\u003cbr\u003e4. Feeling very powerful and self-important\u003cbr\u003eAt other times, a patient who has bipolar disorder may feel very miserable and depressed.\u003cbr\u003eB. Depressed stage of both forms of Bipolar Disorder:\u003cbr\u003e1. Daily low mood or sadness\u003cbr\u003e2. Feeling of hopelessness\u003cbr\u003e3. Tiredness or lack of energy\u003cbr\u003e4. Feeling worthless, hopeless, or guilty\u003cbr\u003eTreatment is first with mood stabilizers such as:\u003cbr\u003e1. Carbamazepine\u003cbr\u003e2. Lamotrigine\u003cbr\u003e3. Lithium\u003cbr\u003e4. Sodium Valproate (valproic acid)\u003cbr\u003eOther drugs used to treat are:\u003cbr\u003e1. Antipsychotic drugs and anti-anxiety drugs (benzodiazepines)\u003cbr\u003e2. Antidepressant medications\u003cbr\u003eWith medicines, the patient may start to feel better\u003cbr\u003ePsychotherapy (or Talk Therapy) may be helpful\u003cbr\u003eElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT) may be used to treat the manic or depressive phase of Mood Swings if it does not respond to medicine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuicide, serious suicide attempts, eating disorders, and self-mutilation are examples of self-injurious behavior are frequent in bipolar disease patients.\u003cbr\u003eIn fact half of the bipolar diseases patients experience suicides in his or her lifetime.\u003cbr\u003eUnderstanding this behavior, recognizing the warning signs and managing ongoing risk is an important point to understanding this condition by doctors.\u003cbr\u003eBipolar disorder is definitely one of the most difficult of mental illnesses for any intimate relationships.\u003cbr\u003eThe family must be able to endure episodic and recurrent mood swing.\u003cbr\u003eEpisodes of mania or depression can affect the patient’s ability to continue employment and provide his or her family’s income\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Bipolar Disorder\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Causes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Hypomania\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Clinical Depression\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47166691639536,"sku":"2940153765709","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940153765709_p0.jpg?v=1764054770","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940153765709","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}