Tuesday 16 September 2014

BIPOLAR AFFECTIVE DISORDER-health

BIPOLAR AFFECTIVE DISORDER


Oh yes, people with this disorder most times don't get it either. This is a mood disorder and can also be called manic depressive disorder showing symptoms that could be so low causing depression and progressing into high symptoms causing mania. This is as a result of biochemical imbalances in the brain. Predisposing factors include the stress,and genetics being the umbrella predisposing factor. Sufferers experience vast mood swings different from what every other person experiences.

   Symptoms include;
Depressive symptoms ;
-feeling of saddness and apathy that doesnt go away
-loss on interest in normal daily activities.
-excessive feeling of worthlessness and guilt.
-going off sex.
-change in appetite.
-weight gain or weightloss
difficulty making simple decisions.
Manic syptoms include;
-elevated mood,loss of contact with reality.
-decreased need for sleep and food
-increased libido(some chic I know would love this)
-increased sense of self worth and euphoria
-setting unachievable goals and over expressing plans
-sufferers may become psychotic suffering hallucination and delusion.
   Recognising symptoms early and seeking medical help will go far for somebody with this illness,history taking,adhering strictly to your medications is also very important. Routine checkup and cognitive therapy. Acceptance both by sufferers and relatives the existence of any form of mental illness is the first step to solving the problem.

6 comments:

  1. This is serious oh....May God protect us all. THANKS for the information Alobam

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    1. Uw always, i Am glad i passed a little message across.

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  2. So what Is the cure or treatment for this diorder? How do one go about it?
    Just asking and thanks for the enlighting me.

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    1. Anon thanks,
      The First step like i said is acknowledgment, then seeking medical advice. But at its early stage, i recommended rest.
      Its nothing to worry about, as findings have Shown some celebrities have this disorder.

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  3. Checks self for disorder. Lmao blink hope you know the effect of this post on me?

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  4. Blink jo, it's something serious o! Lol...people should see a psychologist, psychiatrist for help.

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