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A Definitive Look at Bipolar Disorder, 2003.
Identifies bipolar disorder, categories of bipolar disorder, treatment, and ways to cope with it.
1,771 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper looks at four areas of bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression. First, it identifies what bipolar actually is. Next, it explores the different subcategories of bipolar: bipolar I, bipolar II, and cyclothymic disorder. The paper focuses on treatment of the disorder, as well as how to cope if an individual or family member suffers from bipolar disorder.
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"Five years ago, my close friend Vanessa was diagnosed with a mental disorder. The illness, bipolar has wreaked havoc on the lives of Vanessa?s friends, family and Vanessa herself. Even today, she continuously struggles to gain control of her illness. For centuries, people have dealt with mental disorders. These illnesses have affected their jobs, families, relationships and daily living. Afflicted individuals have been ousted by ?normal? society due to ignorance. The purpose of this paper is to educate those ?normal? people, by identifying and explaining bipolar, treatment, and ways to cope with this disorder."
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Bipolar Disorder, 2006.
This paper discusses various treatments for bipolar disorder.
2,775 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 82.95
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This paper explains that, while there is no cure for bipolar disorder, there are numerous medications in combination with psychotherapy, which can assist a patient in leading a normal life. The author points out that the treatment of bipolar disorder can be a daunting task because not all types of bipolar disorder are alike and therefore some require different medications and other therapies. The paper relates that anti-depressants are used in the treatment of bipolar disorder but almost never as a mono-therapy because an antidepressant alone can cause manic symptoms or an acceleration of the illness in some patients.
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"Lithium does have side effects in some patients, which should be noted because of the risk of poor compliance from the patient. Some of its side effects include tremor, sedation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, indigestion, hypothyroidism and weight gain. These side effects are a major factor in non-compliance and have provoked many physicians into not prescribing it. If a patient decides to discontinue their lithium, there is a risk of recurrence of their symptoms. In one study, 50% of new episodes occurred within 10 weeks of discontinuation "
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Bipolar Disorder, 2005.
A paper on bipolar disorder.
2,296 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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This paper focuses primarily on bipolar disorder, but includes a general look at other associated disorders. The paper describes the classes of bipolar disorder, how to properly diagnose the disorder, characteristics of bipolar disorder, treatment for the illness, and the prognosis for someone with diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
Introduction
Diagnosis
Characteristics
Prognosis
Conclusion
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"Generally speaking, bipolar disorder can be understood somewhat through its history of being called manic-depression. Individuals who have bipolar disorder go through different periods of moods that are dictated by time. At one point, they may seem to be in a deep depression and exhibit most or all of the symptoms of depressive
disorder. Then, at another point, the same individual may exhibit none of these depressive symptoms, and seem to be overly elevated in their mood and behaviors, seeming overly euphoric or like they have an excess of energy that is quite a contrast to the low energy levels observed during the depressive episode. Because of this, there are
also some links between bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, but the two disorders should not be confused. "In bipolar disorder, episodes of minor to severe depression and episodes of hypomania or mania occur over a course of time."
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Bipolar Disorder, 2006.
A discussion of bipolar disorder, it's diagnosis and treatments.
1,255 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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The paper discusses bipolar disorder, a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function. The paper examines how those who suffer from bipolar disorder may suffer from extreme mood swings, alternating between depression and mania, which differ from the normal ups and downs experienced by most people. The paper further discusses how there are two types of bipolar - bipolar I and bipolar II, affecting approximately one percent of the population. The paper discusses various treatment options and concludes that bipolar disorder can be treated by medications, even though there is some disagreement as to its cause.
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"Because bipolar disorder is an affective disorder, it is characterized by extreme moods. However, one of the important things required for a diagnosis is to rule out external causes for the mood. Therefore, in order to be diagnosed with a mood disorder, the change in mood cannot be "due to external medication, drugs, or treatment for depression." (Wikipedia, "Bipolar Disorder"). Once external factors have been excluded, doctors can make a definitive diagnosis of a mood disorder. This can be difficult because there is a high incidence of alcohol or drug abuse in those with bipolar disorder."
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Childhood-Onset Bipolar Disorder, 2004.
An examination of heredity factors, diagnosis, and intervention in childhood-onset bipolar disorder.
1,093 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper discusses bipolar disorder, a serious mood disorder that involves shifts in mood between depression and mania. In particular, it looks at the extent to which heredity plays a role in the development of bipolar disorder and whether physiological or behavioral markers exist that may indicate high risk among children or early onset of bipolar disorder. It also examines how diagnostic criteria and treatment interventions used successfully with adults may also be effective with children at risk for the development of this serious disorder.
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"Children of bipolar parents have been found to be more at risk for developing the disorder. A study by Egeland et al. (2003) investigated the differences in frequency and pattern of clinical features prodromal for bipolar disorder in well Amish children with a bipolar parent versus children of well parents. The results indicated that 38% of the children of bipolar parent were rated as at risk compared with 17% of children in the control sample, and those children in the control sample with risk ratings mostly had well parents with a bipolar sibling. Children with families that had no mental illness rarely even received a low risk rating. These findings provide evidence for a hereditary link in bipolar disorder that extends beyond immediate family."
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Bipolar Disorder I, 2004.
A discussion of Bipolar Disorder I including a general description its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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This paper presents a general description of Bipolar Disorder I, explaining that lays within the sphere of disorders that are primarily disorder of mood. The paper further discusses typical symptoms of Bipolar Disorder I, its diagnosis, treatment methods for Bipolar Disorder I, the goals of such treatment, cross-cultural issues, environmental issues and community referrals.
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"The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychological Association DSM-IV" places Bipolar Depression I within the sphere of affective disorders that are primarily disturbances of mood. More commonly known as a mood disorders, a distinction is made between Bipolar Depression I and Bipolar Depression II. Individuals with mood disorders have disturbances in their emotional states or moods. Two major mood disturbances are known as dysphoria and euphoria. In dysphoria, associated with depression, the individual feels overwhelming sadness while in euphoria, the opposite pole, individuals..."
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Bipolar Disorder and Twins, 2004.
Examines the correlation between bipolar disorder and identical twins.
1,830 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 58.95
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Research has recently indicated that there are multiple genetic pathways leading to the development of bipolar disorder. This paper presents a detailed examination of the incidence of bipolar disorder among identical twins. The author explores bipolar disorder's genetic components and then explores whether or not identical twins have a higher incidence of the disorder than the general population.
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"The understanding that mental illness, including bipolar disorder, is genetically based has created curiosity about where the biology is involved. One of the things that have been examined is whether or not identical twins have a higher incidence of the disorder. It is an interesting question because of the fact that identical twins have identical DNA. If a higher incidence or a correlation can be found between identical twins and bipolar disorder, it will be further evidence of the biological basis for the disorder as well as a closer look as to its biological origin being before birth, and not something that happens after birth(Taylor, 2003)."
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Bipolar Disorder Comorbidities, 2006.
An analysis of bipolar disorder and its comorbidities and the bipolar spectrum.
3,514 words (approx. 14.1 pages), 37 sources, MLA, $ 98.95
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This paper describes bipolar disorder and its comorbidities. It also describes the emerging bipolar spectrum, which is a new way of looking at bipolar disorders. The paper also describes borderline personality disorder (BPD) and describes the arguments for and against its inclusion within the bipolar spectrum. It particularly describes the similarities between BPD and bipolar disorders.
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Axis I Comorbidity
Axis II Comorbidity
Bipolar Spectrum and Temperament
Do Some Diagnoses Deserve a Bipolar Subgroup?
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"The understanding of bipolar disorders is in a state of flux. Traditionally, the disorder was defined as a period of severe manic and depressive episodes with periodic switches between these two poles and was referred to as manic- depression, and now bipolar disorder I. In the 1980's, it was recognized that there were clinical manifestations resembling manic-depression, however, the extremes in mania were not as severe (hypomania). This was termed bipolar II disorder. In situations where an individual experiences 2 or more years of the hypomanic symptoms with subthreshold periods of depressive symptoms a diagnosis of cyclothymic disorder is made. These diagnoses are included in the DSM-IV."
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Bipolar Disorder, 2007.
This paper discusses bipolar disorders and looks at possible treatments.
1,151 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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In this article, the writer explains that bipolar disorder, often referred to as manic depression, is one of the major mood disorders. The writer notes that this disorder usually begins in the teenage years or early adulthood, but can sometimes start in childhood or as late as the age of forty. The writer also points out that this disorder causes a person's mood to rise and fall from extreme highs to serious lows mixed with a person's normal mood. Next, the writer looks at the four different types of bipolar disorders and then explains that bipolar disorders can be treated by taking the right medication. The writer concludes that it is never too late to get a person's life to function properly in a daily routine, even if medication would be a daily requirement.
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"The extreme highs of a manic episode are indicated by an elevated or irritable mood along with several of these symptoms: high energy and activity level, racing thoughts, decreased sleep, extreme cheerfulness, agitation, high self-esteem, pursuing reckless or pleasurable activities, and increased interest in goal-oriented activities. Most of the general population had experienced some of these symptoms at one point in their lifetime. A person with manic depression is likely to experience a number of these symptoms over a significant amount of time with great intensity."
"Hypomania is often one of the first disorder symptoms which has characteristics of mania but does not usually interfere with a person's daily routine in life. Because hypomania inspires positive feelings, individuals say that they are fine where people close to this person will recognize mood swings."
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A Neurobiological Basis for Bipolar Disorder, 2000.
A discussion of the physiological roots of bipolar disorder, common treatments and the effect of medication.
2,170 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 10 sources, $ 67.95
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This paper discusses the physiological roots of bipolar disorder (commonly known as "manic depression") including neuroanatomy and neurotransmitters. It also discusses common treatments of bipolar disorder, and how medication available affects neurotransmitter levels and so inhibits symptoms.
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Bipolar Disorder, 2005.
A look at the phenomenon of decreased white and gray matter in the brain due to bipolar disorder.
1,238 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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This paper seeks to raise awareness about bipolar disorder and the need to improve its recognition; more studies are needed to provide the possibility of a genetic marker from the density of white and gray matter in the brain. It compares and contrasts two journal articles on bipolar disorder and gray and white matter in the brain.
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"Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that involves both manic and depressive phases that affects one's mood, emotions, and behavior. The mood disorders can be depressive episodes, manic episodes, or mixed episodes. Some symptoms of the depressive state would be a down mood, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, weight loss or gain, sleep problems, fatigue or loss of energy, feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt, problems thinking or concentrating, thoughts of death, suicidal attempt, etc. Some symptoms of the manic state of bipolar would be elevated or irritable mood, inflated self-esteem, sleeplessness, more talkative than usual, flight of ideas or racing thoughts, distractibility, increase in goal-directed activity or hyperactivity, excessive involvement in pleasurable activities that have a high potential for painful consequences, etc. One or more of these episodes may be followed immediately by its opposite. A mixed episode would be the simultaneous occurrence of both of the above stated episodes."
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Bipolar Disorder, 2002.
An examination into the disorder known as bipolar disorder or manic depression, looking at the symptoms and treatment.
4,954 words (approx. 19.8 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 125.95
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This paper begins by introducing the concept of manic depression. It then discusses the suspected causes of bipolar disorder and its symptoms. The symptoms include highs and lows, mood swings and hypomania. The paper then addresses the phenomena of bipolar adolescents and discusses thought errors in bipolar disorder. The paper also examines the various forms of bipolar, ways in which it is diagnosed and different types of treatment.
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"Bipolar Disorder generally sets in during adolescence or early adulthood though it may also occur late in one?s life or during childhood. It results in terrible mood swings ranging from mania and euphoria to depression and suicidal tendencies. The earlier a person is diagnosed with bipolar disorder the better. Medication is available for bipolar disorder, which helps control the mood swings and even treats the condition. Diagnosis of bipolar disorders can be done only by specialized psychiatrists and is done according to the criteria established by the American Psychiatric Association in the Diagnostic and Statistic Manual of Mental Disorders."
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Bipolar Disorder, 2002.
Describes the basics of bipolar disorder.
879 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper gives a definition of bipolar disorder and describes the manic and depressive episodes characteristic of this disorder. It also describes symptoms and when they occur and what causes bipolar disorder. Treatment options are discussed - medication and therapy.
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"Everyone has days where they are feeling a bit gloomy or unhappy about their life and also days when they feel cheerful and lighthearted. There are some people, however, who tend to have extravagant mood swings. At one moment they feel as though they can do anything and everything without consequence, the next they want to kill themselves because of how hopeless they are. People who tend to feel this way on a regular basis most likely have bipolar or manic depressive disorder."
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Bipolar Disorder, 2007.
An overview of the causes, diagnosis and treatment of bipolar disorder.
2,725 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 81.95
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This paper looks at how bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is one of the most common and persistent mental disorders. The paper explains that bipolar disorder is characterized by periods of deep, prolonged, and profound depression that alternate with periods of an excessively elevated and/or irritable mood known as mania. Additionally, the paper explains that the three main factors of BPI are genetics, chemical imbalances and a patient's environment and discusses how the disorder is usually diagnosed. The paper also looks at treatment options such as medications and psychotherapy.
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"Other theories of why a person may become bipolar have been reported. Some of the strongest risk factors of contracting the illness reside in winter births, the changing seasons, pregnancy and birth complications, and head injuries. (Fuller pg. 84) Researchers have found that those who had head injuries as a child may become bipolar as late as five years after the accident. It has also been suggested that when the seasons change so do ones moods. Winter months tend to be drab and dark and result in more people feeling depressed. A prolonged winter can lead to severe depression in some and even turning for the worse and ending in a psychiatric illness."
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Bipolar Disorder, 2007.
This paper explores the symptoms and treatments of bipolar disorder.
1,714 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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The paper discusses the hallmark symptoms of bipolar disorder as compared to other types of depression and looks at the treatment involved. The paper relates that bipolar disorder is largely genetic but is also environmentally based and can be effectively managed and treated so the patient can lead a full and productive life.
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Introduction
Bipolar
Symptoms
Overview
Treatment
Conclusion
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"While the mental health field is still in its relative infancy it has made many large discoveries and advances with regards to mental health issues and disorders in recent years. One of the most difficult yet treatable mental health disorders is Bipolar. Bipolar has a range of symptoms that can have an extremely negative impact on one's life as well as the lives of those around the Bipolar patient. While Bipolar is treatable it is not considered curable and when left untreated it can have devastating consequences. Symptoms can range from mild to psychotic depending on the severity and type of Bipolar. With advances in the mental health field however, effective treatment is available and the majority of patients can live full lives."
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