Learn the signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder, including mania, hypomania, and bipolar depression. A self-help e-book by Tim O’Lawler has to step-to-step guide to understand all things related to the condition.

1. Bipolar Disorder
By Tim O’Lawler
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2. General Introduction
Bipolar Disorder is a biologically based disorder that causes
unusual shifts in person’s mood, and their ability to function.
 Mood swings- irritable mood to sad and hopeless mood, and
then back pain.
 In older adolescents and adult there are often periods of
normal mood in between.
 These mood related changes are accompanied by severe
changes in energy and behavior.
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3. Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder
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Increased energy, activity and restlessness
Excessively “high” excited mood
Extreme irritability
Talk very fast, jumping from one idea to another
Lack of confidence and concentrate or making decisions
Sleeping Problem
Unrealistic beliefs in one’ abilities and powers
Sad, anxious or empty mood,
Feeling of hopelessness, guilty, helplessness
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4. Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder
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Poor judgment
Increased sexual drive or loss of interest
Abuse of drugs, mostly cocaine, alcohol and sleeping medicine
Aggressive behavior
Disagree that anything is wrong
Hypomania can become more severe in some people or can switch
into depression.
Restlessness or Irritability
Thought of death or suicide
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5. Mood Swings & Symptoms of Psychosis
Causes of mania or depression can include symptoms of psychosis
 Hallucinations and delusions are common cause
 Reflect in extreme mood state
 People with bipolar disorder who have these symptoms are
sometime incorrectly diagnosed.
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6. Bipolar Disorder and suicide
Bipolar disorder can result in an increased risk of suicide.
 Risk increased seems to be higher earlier in the course of the
illness.
 Recognized bipolar disorder early and leering how to manage it
and may be decreased the suicide risk.
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7. Basic of Bipolar Disorder Treatment
Required long-term treatment:- Bipolar disorder is a
chronic, relapsing illness, continue treatment even when
you’re feeling better.
 Need more to treatment than medication:- Only use of
medicine not enough to fully control the symptoms of bipolar
disorder.
 Need experienced psychiatrist:- Bipolar disorder is a
complex condition. A psychiatrist who is skilled in bipolar
disorder can help you.
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8. Self-Help for Bipolar Disorder
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Get Educated:- Learn as much as you can about bipolar disorder.
Keep stress in check:- Avoid high-stress situations, maintain a
health work-life balance, try relaxation techniques such as
medications, yoga or deep breathing.
Seek Support:- Try joining a support group or taking to a
trusted friend.
Make healthy choices:- Healthy sleeping, eating and exercising
habits can help
Monitor your moods:- Keep track of your symptoms and watch
for sign of your mood swing.
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