Bipolar Disorder
Definition:
A brain disorder
that causes changes in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function.
There are two
types of bipolar disorder which are Bipolar I Disorder and Bipolar II Disorder.
To be diagnosed
with Bipolar I disorder, one should experience:
-
A
manic episode
-
Hypomanic
episode
-
Major
depressive episode
To be diagnosed
with Bipolar II disorder, one should experience:
-
(at
least one) hypomanic episode
-
(at
least one) major depressive episode
-
What is manic,
hypomanic, and major depressive episode?
|
Manic episode |
Hypomanic episode |
Major depressive episode |
|
A period of at least one week when a person is
extremely high-spirited or irritable most of the day for most days, possesses
more energy than usual |
Less severe manic symptoms that need to last only
four days in a row rather than a week |
A period of at least two weeks in which a person
has at least five of the following symptoms (including at least one of the
first two symptoms) |
|
Symptoms: -
Decreased need for sleep -
Increased or faster speech -
Increased activity |
Hypomanic symptoms do not lead to the major
problems in daily functioning that manic symptoms commonly cause |
Symptoms: -
Intense sadness or despair -
Loss of interest in activities the
person once enjoyed -
Feelings of worthlessness or guilt -
Fatigue |
Causes:
1. Experiencing
stressful life events, such as abuse, the death of a parent or being attacked
2. Family history
of bipolar disorder
3. Drug or
alcohol abuse
Complications:
1. Suicide
2. Damaged
relationships
3. Poor work or
school performance
Treatments:
1. Psychotherapy
2. Counseling
3. Medication
4. Hypnosis and
neuro linguistic programming (NLP)
Wong Medical
Centre provide treatment for bipolar disorder. For more information, please
call 0124520077/053114022
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