Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is defined as "extreme mood changes ranging from mania to depression." This condition is called bipolar disorder.

These mood swings may include periods when the person with bipolar disorder is in normal mood. The term "manic" describes an overly active, energetic, talkative, careless, powerful, euphoric period.

Bipolar Disorder

What is Bipolar Disorder?

Bipolar disorder is defined as "extreme mood changes ranging from mania to depression." Previously known as Manic Depressive Disorder or Manic Depression, it is a serious mental illness that has a bipolar affective disorder, which has a bipolar affective disorder in Turkish, which harms relationships and career due to risky behaviors and even causes suicide when it is not treated.



Sudden ups and downs can not be observed in the moods of non-sick people, but bipolar disorder patients may have ups and downs in their moods that affect daily life.
In bipolar disorder, symptoms of mania and then depression appear first.

Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder

The disease has two opposite stages:

Mania or Hypomania

Feeling extremely energetic
Feeling excited all the time
The speed of thought change
Optimism
Having problems focusing
Sleep less
Patter
Increased sexual desire
In contrast to being overly cheerful, it can be very fast.
Appetite problems
Carelessness
Alcohol and drug abuse due to these symptoms
At least three of the symptoms that can be seen in mania and hypomania are sufficient to diagnose what is bipolar disorder.

Bipolar Depression Symptoms

Feeling very energetic unlike the mania period
Forgetfulness
Feeling hopeless
Can't enjoy anything
Appetite problems
Tiredness
Getting away from the family and the immediate environment
Waking up frequently during sleep
Introversion
Being indifferent to activities that take pleasure
Feeling worthless
Suicidal tendency, attempting suicide


In Bipolar Disorder, mood swings occur periodically. The term "Manic" in Bipolar Disorder defines a period in which the patient feels excessively mobile, energetic, talkative, careless, and strong.
In this period, days of sleeplessness, excessive mobility, unstoppable speech, irritability, aggressive behavior, too much and unnecessary shopping are the most common symptoms. Some in manic episodes
Patients may refuse treatment by stating that their creativity has increased and their work has been great.

However, as the disease progresses, the results can be very dramatic and result in disaster. The person doesn't care. In Bipolar Disorder; impulsive risky decisions, behaviors (improper business deals, purchase / sale, etc.), inappropriately
Having random sexual intercourse may create financial and health risks for the patient and his family.

In Bipolar Disorder; In the other period of the disease, the mood is completely opposite to the previous one. Sadness, crying, worthlessness / guilt, energy loss, loss of pleasure,
sleep problems may occur. During these periods, Bipolar Disorder may be equally dangerous as depressed and the person may attempt suicide.

Having this ailment is nobody's fault.

Is Bipolar Disorder Genetic?

Genetic susceptibility is seen as an important risk in bipolar disorder. While the probability of disease is 1-2% in none of the relatives who have bipolar disorder, in their first-degree relatives (parents or siblings)
The incidence of the disease increases to 7-8% in those with bipolar disorder. If one of the twins has bipolar disorder, the probability of bipolar disorder in the other twin increases up to 45-60%.

Who is suffering from this disease?

Bipolar disorder usually occurs between the ages of 15-24 and often lasts throughout life. It can be seen at any age (from 7 to 77), but it most often begins in the early 20s. It occurs in 1-2 of every 100 people.
It is seen in similar frequency all over the world. There is no difference in frequency of occurrence between men and women. Newly diagnosed mania is rarely seen in children and over 65 years of age.

When will hospitalization be required?

Patient in manic or depressive episodes of the disease in bipolar disorder; when the symptoms are very severe, risky behaviors, suicidal thoughts do not result in interference or aggressive behaviors.
hospitalized for the purpose of appease. About 90% of people with bipolar disorder have been hospitalized at least once, two-thirds twice or more in their lifetime.

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