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    Bipolar mood disorder is a mental disorder characterized by periods of depression and periods of elevated mood or mania. During manic periods, individuals feel abnormally energetic, happy, or irritable and engage in risky behaviors without considering consequences. Between 6-40% of those with bipolar disorder experience suicidal thoughts or self-harm. Treatments include lifelong therapy and medications like mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, and antidepressants. Bipolar disorder affects people physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially through issues like lack of energy, sleep problems, poor concentration, mood swings, and withdrawal from social activities.

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    Bipolar mood disorder is a mental disorder characterized by periods of depression and periods of elevated mood or mania. During manic periods, individuals feel abnormally energetic, happy, or irritable and engage in risky behaviors without considering consequences. Between 6-40% of those with bipolar disorder experience suicidal thoughts or self-harm. Treatments include lifelong therapy and medications like mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, and antidepressants. Bipolar disorder affects people physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially through issues like lack of energy, sleep problems, poor concentration, mood swings, and withdrawal from social activities.

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    Bipolar mood disorder is a mental disorder characterized by periods of depression and periods of elevated mood or mania. During manic periods, individuals feel abnormally energetic, happy, or irritable and engage in risky behaviors without considering consequences. Between 6-40% of those with bipolar disorder experience suicidal thoughts or self-harm. Treatments include lifelong therapy and medications like mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, and antidepressants. Bipolar disorder affects people physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially through issues like lack of energy, sleep problems, poor concentration, mood swings, and withdrawal from social activities.

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    Bipolar mood disorder is a mental disorder characterized by periods of depression and periods of elevated mood or mania. During manic periods, individuals feel abnormally energetic, happy, or irritable and engage in risky behaviors without considering consequences. Between 6-40% of those with bipolar disorder experience suicidal thoughts or self-harm. Treatments include lifelong therapy and medications like mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, and antidepressants. Bipolar disorder affects people physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially through issues like lack of energy, sleep problems, poor concentration, mood swings, and withdrawal from social activities.

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    BIPOLAR MOOD DISORDER

    What is it ?
    Bipolar mood disorder - formerly known as ‘manic depression - is a mental disorder
    that causes periods of depression and periods of elevated mood, also called manic.
    During a period of manic, an individual will behave or feel abnormally energetic,
    happy, or irritable. They will usually make poor decisions, without thinking of the
    consequences, there is also little need for sleep during manic periods. During periods
    of depression, theres negative outlooks on life, and poor eye contact with others.
    There is a risk of suicide at higher than 6%, and self harm occurs in 30-40% of
    individuals who have bipolar disorder. Other mental health issues are usually
    associated (ex. Anxiety, and substance use disorder).

    Treatments :
    Treatments are usually lifelong and consist of therapy and medications. Some
    medications are, anticonvulsant, antipsychotic, and selective serotonin re-uptake
    inhibitor. Some therapies also consist of, support group, cognitive behavioural
    therapy, psychoeducation, family therapy, and psychotherapy.

    Physical :
    Energy levels are generally lacking in periods of depression. Sleeping disorders and
    eating disorders vary in individuals but are generally common. Some people with
    bipolar disorder may sleep up to 14 hours per day. Increased appetite is frequently
    associated with dramatic weight gains for some people. For others, insomnia and lack
    of appetite may be normal. During manic states, hyperactivity is normal but most
    activities are not completed as individuals usually jump from one task to the other.
    Some people also develop substance abuse problems in attempt to medicate the
    symptoms of bipolar disorder.

    Mental :
    Concentration is poor in many individuals with bipolar mood disorder and many
    individuals with bipolar mood disorder commonly appear to have a “flight of ideas.”
    According to Harvard Medical School, memory problems are not uncommon and may
    be worsened with some of the drug therapies and electric shock therapies. Speech is
    often affected as patients may find it difficult to express themselves coherently. In
    some manic states, individuals may experience hallucinations and delusions of
    thoughts. These mental experiences associated with the impulsive behaviour can be
    linked to suicidal tendencies for some people who have bipolar mood disorder.
    Emotional :
    According to Brown University, people with bipolar disorders are often depressed,
    irritable and easily agitated. Intense feelings of guilt are common after individuals
    have their manic periods. And individuals are generally pessimistic and apathetic
    during periods of depression. Suicidal thoughts or ideations may occur as a result of
    feeling helpless, worthless, and abandoned.

    Social :
    As stated before other mental disorders can be, if you are depressed you may be
    withdrawn and not want to socialise or engage in relationships with others. In manic
    periods, with high energy, you may feel good, but your impulsive behaviour can affect
    the choices you make (ex. Sexual partners or drug experimentation.) Mood swings
    and irritability may affect your relationships and interactions with friends and family.

    Spiritual :

    https://www.sharecare.com/health/bipolar-disorder-living-with/can-bipolar-disorder-
    affect-social
    https://www.healthyplace.com/bipolar-disorder/bipolar-information/effects-of-bipolar-
    disorder/
    https://www.livestrong.com/article/167388-long-term-effects-of-bipolar-disorder-
    medication/
    https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/clinical-resources/bipolar-disorder/what-is-
    bipolar-disorder

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