What is Biopolar Disorder ? How does it originate ? its cure ?

Answer 1

Bipolar Disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a serious medical illness that causes shifts in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function. Different from the normal ups and downs that everyone goes through, the symptoms of bipolar disorder are severe.

Causes: vary but mostly due to chemical imbalances in the brain

Treatment

There is no cure. But most people with bipolar disorder can achieve substantial stabilization of their mood swings and related symptoms over time with proper treatment. A strategy that combines medication and psychosocial treatment is optimal for managing the disorder over time.

Below is a really good set of resources from the National Institute of Mental Health

Answer 2

I have bipolar disorder and Im 18.Before I was diagnosed, I was tearing my family apart with my mood swings. I was diagnosed 4 months ago even though I knew I had something wrong with me all my life. Going to see a therapist and getting diagnosed was the best thing I ever did in my entire life. I am now on 3 different kinds of medicine and I go to therapy once every 3 weeks. My life has completely turned around. Im not married, but Im sure that if he gets help he will become better. I hope that your husband reads these answers and goes to get the help he needs. Good Luck cassandra

Answer 3

Here is a description from a good website:

Emotional highs and lows are part of life for everyone. But, if you have bipolar disorder, these ups and downs can be so extreme that they can interfere with your daily life. Sometimes they can even be dangerous.

One day you may feel so depressed that you cannot get out of bed, and you do not enjoy the things you used to. Work seems impossible. On another day you may feel great, full of energy and creativity. On days like these, people around you might think that your actions are reckless and out of control.

Bipolar disorder is a lifelong medical condition that can be confusing and unpredictable--but you do not have to be embarrassed. It can be hard for people with the condition and for their families and friends. While there is no cure, the good news is that there are many treatments available to help treat the symptoms of bipolar disorder.

- good luck!

Answer 4

Bipolar disorder used to be known as manic depression. It's a serious illness, one that can lead to risky behavior, damaged relationships and careers, even suicidal tendencies -- if it's not treated.

Bipolar disorder is characterized by extreme changes in mood (poles) -- from mania to depression. Between these mood swings, a person with Bipolar disorder may experience normal moods.

The most effective treatment for bipolar disorder is a combination of medication and psychotherapy.

Answer 5

My mom is bi-polar. It is a chemical embalance in you brain. You send or recieve to many chemicals to one spot. It usually provides extreme mood changes, one minute you are on top of the world and the next you hate everything including yourself. For many people it orginates in family history. Many cases start from just having depression and not treating it. There is not really a cure for it. You can take medication for it. You take one to keep you happy and one to keep you mellow. That usually works for most people. Diffenitly see your doctor though. Many people deny the fact that they have it and try to do something about being bipolar themselves. Many people drink to keep the feeling away, do drugs, and some just can't control there habits such as shopping. My mom loved to shop before she finally admitted and went to the doctor. Its not a bad thing when you take care of it. You still have some bad days, but most the time they aren't the huge extremes as it would be without medication. I know a lot because I had to read an entire book about it. The one I hate the most is when people joke around and say that someone is bipolar. When they say that it is nothing like the real thing.

Answer 6

A bipolar disorder is a psychiatric disease characterized by episodes of extreme mood swings of both Depression and mania. Mania is characterized by elation, fast moving ideas, little need for sleep, and grandiose thoughts and behavior.
Depression is defined by feelings in the patient hopelessness, low energy, and no desire or interest in everyday activities. He may become suicidal. Or he may develop mania, characterized by excess activity to the point of exhaustion, euphoria, aggressiveness, and at times, a feeling of being super human. Examples of manic behavior might be suddenly quitting your job and going to Hollywood to become an actor (even though you have no previous acting history or interest); or deciding to run for president of the United States, even though you have no previous political experience. An individual in a manic phase may suddenly go on a massive shopping spree, buying items that are not really needed.
Hypomania is a less severe form of mania that can occur with bipolar disorders. The disorder can affect any age, but it is often triggered between ages of 25-44. Both men and women are equally affected.

Sadness
Low self-esteem
Lack of interest in work, sex, family, interests
Excessive sleep or Insomnia
Difficulty with focus
Inability to concentrate
Thoughts of suicide or dying
Feelings of worthlessness
Changes in appetite
There may be unexplained pains or aches
Mania
Boundless energy
Grandiose thoughts
Thinking that one is important and powerful
Irrational, fearless behavior
Fast moving thoughts
Difficulty concentrating
Speaking too fast
Going on spending sprees
Drug or alcohol abuse
Going long periods without sleep
Loss of self-control and good judgment with a desire to engage in risky behavior.


causes
Unknown -- however, chemical imbalances in the brain may be the cause.
There may be a genetic component. Having a parent with bipolar disorder may increase the chance of having children with the condition.
See Depression and mania sections.



The goal of treatment is to stabilize mood and restore one's normal (prior to manic Depression) state.

The two medications most commonly used to stabilize the mood swings in manic Depression are Depakote and Lithium. Other medications may be added or used, some of which are listed below. All treatments are administered under the supervision of a psychiatrist, and are part of an organized treatment plan. Psychotherapy can be added to the treatment, and is very helpful.

Depression:
Antidepressants -- Prozac, Paxil, Effexor, Wellbutrin, Zoloft.
Psychotherapy
Mania:
Acute treatment
Haldol
Clonazepam
Chronic (long-term prevention)
Lithium
Depakote
Tegretol

Answer 7

It is also called as Manic depressive psychosis characterised by extreme mood changes from severe depression at one stage of life to extremely violent behaviour at another time. In most of cases it is periodic.
It originates due to an imbalance of various chemical neurotransmitters in the central nervous system.
A combination of lithium carbonate with other psychotropic drugs along with psychotherapy is the mainstay of treatment.

Answer 8

Its a neuro psychiatric disorder in which extremes of mood swings to the patient happe. Mood varies from falsely elated to severe depression. No definitive cure.

Answer 9

Called manic-depressive disorder, the patient can be severely depressed at one time and another month or year lack control of his behavior with reckless spending and overactive behavior. It tends to run in families, cause unknown.

Answer 10

Its B.S. the fashion disease of this decade. In a couple more years be another one. Most of the time Its a label that shrinks use for spoiled brats. Adults for a cop out.