Bipolar Disorder Symptoms And Symptoms - 831 Words

Bipolar Disorder Definition A disorder associated with mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs. Formerly called manic depression. When a client becomes depressed, he or she may feel sad or hopeless and lose interest or pleasure in most activities. Bipolar disorder is a disruptive long-term condition, clients can keep his or her mood swings in check by following a strict treatment plan. Causes Biological differences: people with bipolar disorder appear to have physical changes in his or her brain; Neurotransmitters: an imbalance in naturally occurring brain chemical called neurotransmitters seem to play a significant role in bipolar disorders and other mood disorders; Inherited traits: more common in people who have a first†¦show more content†¦Treatment Initial treatment- start taking medications to balance mood immediately; continued treatment- lifelong treatment even when he or she feels better; day treatment programs- provide support and counseling to get feelings under control; substance abuse programs- difficult to manage bipolar disorder with other problems; hospitalization- getting psychiatric help at a hospital can help keep the client calm and safe and stabilize his or her mood Medications Mood Stabilizers: Lithium (Lithobid), valproicacid (Depakene), dival proex sodium (Depakote), carbamazepine (Tegretol), Lamstrigine (Lamictal) Antipsychotics: Olanzapine (Zyprexa), Risperidone (Risperdal), Quetiapine (Seroquel), Ariprazoe (Abilify), Ziprasidone (Geodon), Lurasidone (Latuda), Asenapine (Saphris) Anti-Depressants: Vortioxetine (Brintellix), Imipramine (Tofranil) Nortriptyline (Pamelor) Antianxiety: Benzodiazepines Psychotherapy: Cognitive behavioral therapy: identifying