How Family Can Help With Mood Disorder

Have you had the ranging emotions of feeling like the whole world is in on the palm of your hands

, you know, the feeling of invincibility; the mindset that says you can do anything and nothing or anybody can stop you? If you often feel this way, but the feeling is quickly and always gone, you may have a condition called bipolar disorder. Bipolar is a serious and complex illness that is hard to figure-out.

Bipolar is a mental disorder that is affecting one in every eighty three individuals in America. This condition is often manifested by elation of good mood one minute, and having depressive moods the next. The shift can be rapid and even unnoticeable by the individual who is affected. Many individuals affected by this type of mood disorder are those who have history of depression in the past. This can also result from anti-anxiety and antidepressant drugs prescribed to you in the past.

There are three Types of Bipolar Disorders; the first type is called type 1 Bipolar Disorder and the next one is referred to as Disorder type II. The number three type is called Rapid Cycling Bipolar. The 1st type is called manic-depressive disorder; the disorder type that is known for constantly changing moods from sadness to happiness. The other type is typified by elated emotions one minute then followed by extreme depression or sadness the next minute. The number 3 is being in a constant cycle of manic depression within one year.

Individuals who are more likely to have bipolar disorder are those people with history of depression; those who are sleep deprived, or are drug addicted. Kids can also have bipolar disorder, but it is always in the form of attention deficit hyperactivity. It is also believed that bipolar disorder could be due to environmental factors and other childhood experiences.

The way this mood disorder is treated is much more aggressive compared to other types of mental disorders. The treatment often will involve you and your psychotherapist to build trust - relationship. You will be interviewed by your psychotherapist about all areas of your life, including your views on issues and past experiences. This kind of treatment will encourage the individual to be more open. Another treatment is through adequate sleep and prescription drugs like mood stabilizers. If your problem was due to drug addiction, many times you will be required to be institutionalized where you can be observed and monitored properly.

Bipolar Disorder is treatable and in most cases very manageable when family members are understanding and are involved. It is very important to have the right and proper communication between the patient, family and the psychotherapist for this type of disorder treatment to work. Whether the disease can be successfully treated or not, it should always be handled with reasonable amount of care.

by: Ben Paul

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