About bipolar disorder
March 7, 2009
Hey people, undoubtedly there has been much hoopla in the news about Britney spears and whether she has bipolar disorder or not. Well many of us have heard about depression but bipolar disorder still remains mystery. Read this article written below as it will help you understand more about bipolar disorder.
We all have our ups and downs, our ‘off’ days and our ‘on’ days, but if you are suffering from bipolar disorder, these peaks and valleys are more severe. The extremes highs and lows of bipolar disorder can disrupt your daily activities and can also damage your relationship in a big messy way. You all will be surprised to read that different from the normal ups and downs that everyone goes through, the symptoms of bipolar disorder are severe. They can create problems in relationships, poor job or academics performance and can even create suicidal thoughts.
In bipolar disorder, known as manic-depressive illness, both phases of the disease are deleterious. The periods of highs and lows are called manic and depressive ‘episodes’. During manic episodes, your mood soars and your mind races. You may go days without sleep, and you can vastly overestimate your abilities. In the periods of depression, just getting out of the bed can feel like climbing Mt. Everest! You may have difficulty concentrating, and you my lose interest in all your favorite activities.
Some evidences have showed that people with bipolar disorder have physical changes in the brain. Also, the naturally occurring brain chemicals called neurotransmitters, which are tied to mood, also play a big role in causing bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is more common in people whose biological family members also have the condition. Mental, emotional, environmental issues and stressful life events are also main element in the development of bipolar disorder.
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