Monday, January 5, 2009

Bipolar Disorder is a Biological Severe Mental Illness

Bipolar Disorder is a biological severe mental illness.

This illness is hereditary and usually one or more disabled family
members go undiagnosed or diagnosed with other mental or physical
health issues.
It is vital that all family members notify their own personal physicians that Bipolar Disorder is contained within the family.

Bipolar Disorder became my life at the age of 43. I had lived an
abundant life without the slightest idea I had a mental health issue to
facilitate. I was gainfully employed my entire life working in
professional situations from the time I graduated high school until the
age of 40.

I graduated with a 3.9 GPA all college prep courses. I am a
certified Paralegal and graduated with honors in PC Repair &
Maintenance.

I am very knowledgeable about countless subjects of interest. I am
extremely talented. If I need extra help - the public library and the
World Wide Web give me the information I need to help perform tasks
that come naturally.

Once diagnosed I attended classes at the guidance center 4 days a
week, had one on one sessions with a counselor, group therapy and
numerous discussions with my psychiatrist each time my meds' were
changed.

A support group is usually a friend, family member, or colleague in
crisis times of mania or depression. Continuing mental health
educational classes and group therapy are vital to the well being of a
bipolar recipient.

If you or a loved one diagnosed with Bipolar disorder it is vital to
follow a plan of action. This severe mental illness must be managed by
the diagnosed individual through continuing mental health classes,
group therapy, a full understanding of the prescribed drugs or meds'
combined with faith and a strong supporting family and friends.

I am Bipolar I. This disorder has unusual symptoms. One of the major
confusing effects of bipolar I is called rapid cycling'. This round of
psychological mood swings usually runs in 6-week intervals. Mania is
the diagnosing symptom of bipolar I.

Mania described in my own words as consistently talking, starting
more than one project and not finishing any of them within a certain
period. Most bipolar I patients do not get depressed unless wrong meds
are prescribed or the individual has discontinued his daily regimen of
prescribed because he/she feels fine. Depression can set in and
disappear within minutes, hours, weeks but usually ends abruptly. Then
the mania cycles back. I enjoy my periods of mania.


Bipolar II is a less invasive disorder except for the depression.
The depression of Bipolar II can go on for months at a time while the
doctor continues to change meds until finding one that seems to work.
All the while, the cycle of depression is over and changing the meds
was unnecessary.
Staying on my medication is Vital to my lifestyle. It is also
vital to my readers. Taking my at the same time every day, allows me to
focus and harness my excitable mind.

Living with Bipolar is your new career. Keep working hard, get a
handle on your meds, continue to visit group therapy and keep all
appointments with your physician.

Always have your support group and a crisis phone number listed where anyone can find it.

Bipolar Disorder is a biologically severe mental illness that is
treatable. The patient has the main responsibility of properly
following the doctor's recommendations and continuing mental health
classes throughout his/her life.

I hope this article will bring peace to the mind of anyone diagnosed
with a mental health issue and his or her family and friends.



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