Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia Flashcards
what is bipolar disorder
brain disorder causing unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels and ability for day-day activities
what happens without treatment for bipolar & symptoms: (SHECASWS)
- intense depression episodes
-symptoms:
Sadness
Hopelessness
Energy (lack)
Concentration (lack)
Anxiety
Suicidal
Weight
Sleep (lack of sleep)
what happens when a person is manic:
-Feels supercharged, thinking they can do anything
-self-esteem soars out of control & cant sit still
-talk more, thoughts race & easily distracted
-reckless behaviour
what are signals of a manic episodes
when 3 or more manic symptoms happen everyday for a week + feelings of excitement
what is a manic or depressive mixed episode & where are they more common
When some with bp has depression and mania symptoms very close together or at same time = unpredictable behaviour
- more common is bp young people
what is psychosis
lost contact with reality caused by severe manic or depressive symptoms… hallucinations and delusions…. may lead to people with bp to be diagnosed with schizophrenia.
cause of bipolar
brain circuits in regulating mood, energy, thinking and biological rhythms function abnormally = mood and other changes
how does it affect daily life
-10-20 times more likely to commit suicide
-substance misuse
when does the first episode occur
often in mid 20s
what causes mania
functional excess of monoamine NT, e.g. dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin.
what causes mania
functional excess of monoamine NT, e.g. dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin.
what are 3 types of counselling:
1: cognitive behavioural therapy: for changing thoughts and behaviours that come with mood swings
2: interpersonal therapy: ease strain of bp of relationships
3: social rhythm therapy: help develop & maintain daily routines
what are the treatments of bp:
1st line: Atypical antipdychotic drugs e.g. olanzapine, rispridone, quetiapine and aripiprazole
2nd line: Li+ ion : which begin to work in 5 days but require several weeks
3rd line: antiepileptics e.g. valproic acid, carbamazepine…. require several weeks to work
what are non- pharmacological treatments for bp (social)
-Support groups:
- Depression and related affective disorder association (DRADA)
-Depression and bipolar support alliance (NDMDA)
-rehabilitation and habilitation
what are non- pharmacological treatments for bp (social)
-Support groups:
- Depression and related affective disorder association (DRADA)
-Depression and bipolar support alliance (NDMDA)
-rehabilitation and habilitation
