Definitions:
Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder that causes changes in a person's
mood, energy, and ability to function. People with bipolar disorder experience
intense emotional states that typically occur during distinct periods of days
to weeks, called mood episodes.
Symptoms:
- Excessive happiness, hopefulness, and excitement
- Sudden changes from being joyful to being irritable, angry, and hostile
- Rapid speech and poor concentration
Causes:
- Genetics
- Chemical imbalance in the brain
- Stressful Triggers
- The breakdown of a relationship
- physical, sexual or emotional abuse
- the death of a close family member or loved one
Complications:
- Problems related to drug and alcohol use
- Suicide or suicide attempts
- Legal or financial problems
Treatments:
- Medications
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Hypnosis
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