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Bipolar
Disorder (Manic-Depressive Illness)
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes serious
changes in mood. This condition is also called manic
depression. Bipolar disorder is more than just normal mood
swings. The changes in mood are pronounced and cause
significant distress or impairment in important areas of a
person’s life, like work and relationships. These mood
disturbances usually occur in episodes that begin between teen
years and the mid-20s, but the symptoms typically persist for
a lifetime.
The mood episodes are often interspersed with periods of
feeling “normal”. Going without adequate treatment for long
periods of time can make a person with bipolar disorder more
susceptible to more frequent mood episodes. It's not known
what exactly causes bipolar disorder, but what is known is
that the illness can sometimes run in families.
Manic/Mania Symptoms (Feeling Up):
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Feeling
extremely happy, like nothing can make you sad
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Feeling a
special connection with famous people, leaders, or even God
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Hyperactivity
and trouble sitting still
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Risky behavior
such as careless driving
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Sexual activity
that isn't "usual" for you
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Unable to
control how quickly you think or speak
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Changing
discussion topics quickly
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Feeling like you
don't need to sleep as much
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Sudden feelings
of rage or inability
Depression
Symptoms (Feeling Down):
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Loss of interest
in doing things you enjoyed before
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Severe feelings
of sadness, hopelessness, worthless
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Constantly
feeling tired or having a lack of energy
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Trouble falling
asleep or staying asleep
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Trouble
concentrating and focusing
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Noticeable
change in eating habits (weight gain or loss)
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Thinking about
death or suicide
Bipolar disorder
can have a serious impact on your life, and relationships with
other people. It can affect your work life, home life, family,
and how you interact socially with other people. But if this
condition is diagnosed and treated properly, the symptoms may
be reduced.
Schedule a New
or Follow-Up
Appointment:
Dr. Dansereau is
currently accepting new patients. To schedule your first
appointment, please call 504-897-0201 now. Existing patients can
schedule follow-up appointments by phone, or can
click here to schedule online.
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