Mania

through. I want to give a glimpse into the Bipolar brain to explain why that is. First of all, if you have Bipolar Disorder, you probably spend the majority of your time noticing it. You have to. The last thing you want is mania or depression to take over ( OK maybe the mania but let’s face it that usually ends in some sort of regret when the high is gone.) Due to this constant awareness, there isn’t a…

This caused my family to wonder what they had done, the answer was a simple one, nothing. According to Demi Lovato “For years, people said I was depressed, and I actually didn’t know myself why I was so upset and why I would have these episodes of mania—what I now know is…

severe manic episode. It was very interesting to see a patient exhibit such "textbook" signs of a manic episode. This patient was primarily depressed, as many patients with this type of bipolar are. However, as we learned in our theory class, when mania does occur, it is often very severe. For example, this patient had gone a week without eating and sleeping. In addition, he presented as restless, confrontational, and easily agitated. It came to a point where the charge nurse had decided to…

characterized by irritability, less sleep, hypersexuality, and more goal-directed actions (Coyle 2007). In bipolar disorder one, the manic episodes are more severe than they are in bipolar disorder two. Bipolar two causes hypomania, which is less extreme mania (Anderson et al 2013). Another state in opposition to the manic state, is the depressive state, which further differentiates bipolar disorder one from bipolar disorder two. However, during the depressive state, the symptoms of bipolar…

Habitual offender laws or as it is known the three strikes law is hated by most people and even ex-president Bill Clinton regrets signing this law. This law is more complex than simple. Each state has its own version of this law with California being the strictest by implementing this law on criminals with non-violent felonies (Kieso). The effectivity of three strikes law has being question thousands of times because this law has the chance to ruins people’s lives who could had changed their…

live a healthy lifestyle. Some of the symptoms that he displayed was depression, suicidal intention, mania, and a decreased need for sleep and on. Also lengthened fits of manic-depression. This disorder cannot be cured, but may be treated. It can either last for a number of years or permanently. A typical outburst may last days too weeks at a time, or several times a year or throughout the year. A mania may include symptoms outbursts of elevated moods or irritability. When experiencing a manic…

well as the proper treat-ment. The articles, as well as the short films, are crucial to the development of a well rounded understanding of Bipolar Disorder. The video clips described the experience of rapid cycling Bi-polar as well as an example of mania. This I believe is extremely crucial for professionals in the field and researchers to understand because one must know how both parts of this disease affect an individual, and how extremely difficult it is for the individual undergoing…

The teenage brain is a complexly wired, chaotic misconception that is constantly changing and exhibiting more emotions than a child’s mood ring. Today’s adolescents are infamous for their outrageous behaviors and immature obstinance. Their feelings range from elated to morose and can switch in the blink of an eye. However, some teenagers are more capricious than others, most likely due to possible mental illnesses. This becomes apparent in J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye, which…

breaking them down in the stomach and intestines. The narrator’s condition is “Bipolar- Not Otherwise Specified”. He suffers ultra-ultra-rapid cycling. As he experiences mood swings, he endures a rare challenging state dealing with both depression and mania only minutes apart. The manic mood swings…

Bipolar disorder, a mental disorder marked by periods of depression and elation, affects millions of Americans throughout their lifetime. Even a few celebrities have it including the late Robin Williams and Vincent Van Gogh. Bipolar disorder is very common and should not be seen as something to be feared of, but something to be informed about. A good way to start is to learn its effects, how people get it, and how it is treated. Effects on body and Mind Bipolar Disorders effects are mostly…