High, Flat, Down And Back Up Again!
INSIGHTS ON BIPOLARITY Challenges and hopes
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In Mental Illness: A regional handbook for families there is a meaningful and informative paragraph on Affective Disorders which I am transcribing below for the reader’s benefit and edification:
Affective disorders or mood disorders include depression and bipolar affective disorder (manic-depressive illness). These are common psychiatric problems and affect five percent of the adult population at any given time. The essential characteristic is a disturbance in mood. Bipolar or manic-depressive illness is characterized by cycles of depression and/or mania. Manic symptoms may include the following: boundless energy, enthusiasm, and need for activity; rapid loud disorganized speech; short temper and argumentativeness; involvement in activities which have painful consequences such as shopping sprees, reckless driving, and unwise business investments; delusional thinking. When depressed the person may have difficulty sleeping; lose interest in daily activities; lose his appetite; suffer feelings of worthlessness, guilt or hopelessness; exhibit feelings of sadness; be unable to concentrate; experience extreme irritability.
Major depression (described above) should not be confused with reactive depression or the “Blues”. Reactive depression, sometimes called Situational Affective Disorder, is a temporary condition triggered by life problems. Should this condition persist, the affected person should consult a doctor to find out if it is becoming a major depression.
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Fifty five years of “mentally” flavored childhood, studies, profession and family life were permeated by the author’s courage and hope. This guide/book depicts the author’s journey from
It is the ultimate intent and hope of the author that his work will be helpful to those wishing to heighten their awareness of this illness. G-d Bless!
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