bipolar Flashcards
(18 cards)
what is bipolar
mental health condition that effects your mood - with two different states, mania and depression
what are the symptoms of mania OR hypomania
- very happy or excited
- very irritable or aggressive
- lots of energy
- racing thoughts
- speak fast
- high sex drive
- feeling overly confident
- impulsive or extravagant
- saying or doing things that are rude
- hearing things that aren’t wild
what are the symptoms from low moods
- feeling sad or upset
- not being interested in things
- low energy
- feeling tired
- difficulty sleeping
- eating too much or too little
- low confidence
- feeling worthless or hopeless
- lack of concentrated
- avoiding seeing people
- being suicidal or self harm thoughts
what are mixed episodes
- when you feel high and low at the same time eg feeling energies and impulsive whilst feeling upset
- more likely to act upon suicidal thoughts now
what are psychotic symptoms in bipolar
- delusion
- hallucinations
what are stable/ neutral episodes
- between episodes
- can last for years
what are treatment options
- CBT
- therapy
- electroconvulsive therapy
- medication
what medications are used
- antipsychotics
- lithium
- anticonvulsants
- antidepressants - SSRIs
what are the causes of bipolar
- genetic factors
- childhood trauma or abuse
- stressful events
- drug usage
what are the types of bipolar
- bipolar 1
- bipolar 2
- cyclothymia
- rapid cycle bipolar
- bipolar with mixed features
- bipolar with seasonal patterns
- unspecified bipolar
what is bipolar 1
1 episode of mania lasting longer than a week and potentially some depressive episodes
what is bipolar 2
experiencing both one depressive episode and symptoms of hypomania lasting for at least 4 days
what is cyclothymia
- both hypomanic and depressive episodes over the course of 2 years or more
- not severe enough to meet 1 or 2
what is rapid cycle bipolar
experience 4 or more depressive, mania or hypomanic or mixed episodes a year
what is bipolar with mixed features
having mixed episodes
what is bipolar with seasonal patterns
time or year or season affects the mood episodes
what is unspecified bipolar
symptoms don’t fit any other diagnostic categories
what is the pathophysiology of bipolar
- involves the interaction between genetic neurochemical and environmental factors
- changes in brain-derived neurotrophic factor, nerve growth, neurotrophin3 and 4
- the systems associated with monoaminergic neurotransmitters (dopamine, serotonin, intracellular signalling systems)
