Very few people have heard about Bipolar Disorder and those who have know very little about it. For a serious Mental Illness that affects 60 Million worldwide, the lack of awareness is shocking. This presentation attempts to demystify BD for the layman. We at http://www.bipolarindia.com/, a community offering information, inspiration and support to Bipolars in India as well as abroad seek to change the status quo. In India, especially the stigma is stifling. Interaction increases confidence levels in those afflicted. As our tagline goes, 'Let's Walk Together'.

1. Bipolar Disorder:
An Overview
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2. A Book
A Story
A Journey
A Movement..
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3. Come,
Walk with me…
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4. Types of Bipolar Disorder
•Bipolar I
•Bipolar II
•Mixed Episodes
•Rapid Cycling
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5. Bipolar Type1
Mania
Euphoria
Agitation
Recklessness
High Energy levels
Depression
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6. Bipolar Type2
 Prolonged Depression
 Lack of Energy
 Demotivation
 Hypomania
 Disinterest in activities
once pleasurable
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7. Rapid Cycling
 Change of Moods between Mania to
Depression and back within a week
 The frequency can be intraday
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9. Causes
 Genetic roots
 Environmental
 Biological
(Brain Disorder,
Chemical imbalance)
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10. Treatment
 Psychiatrist:
consultation and medication as prescribed
 Counseling
 Discipline
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11. Holistic Approach
 Exercise
 Yoga
 Meditation
 Fitness
 Nutritious Diet
 Abstinence from Alcohol/Drugs
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12. Positive Approach
 Acceptance (life long treatment)
 Co-operation (with Doctors)
 Belief
 Perseverance
 Appreciation
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13. Prevalence
 2.4% of Adult population worldwide
(approx 60 Million)
 If families are taken
into account,
lives of 240 million
are disrupted.
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14. There’s always a Solution
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