Rama, 16 year girl started to talk more for last 10 days.
She is irretible, restless, do arguementive
behavior and appear over confident. She started to tell “ I am a female
leader, I am a actress”. She move here
and there bought 10 pieces of umbrella from market for use. She likes red and
yellow dress and appears more smart than past. Now she is busy
watching movie, hindi dance programme in tv. She sleeps only 2-3 hours at
night. She tells her family member
everyone should follow her rule.
Sometime she became violent and start to
beat her father, mother, brother. Frequently she demanded delicious food. Day
by day she appeared out of control. Finally she was brought to hospital. She
was known that she has suffering from mania (mental illness).Now she is under treatment and getting
Clinical
features of mania
Signs and symptoms of the manic include:
Signs and symptoms of the manic include:
§ Euphoria
§ Extreme
optimism
§ Inflated
self-esteem
§ Poor
judgment
§ Rapid
speech
§ Racing
thoughts
§ Aggressive
behavior
§ Agitation
or irritation
§ Increased
physical activity
§ Risky
behavior
§ Spending
sprees or unwise financial choices
§ Increased
drive to perform or achieve goals
§ Increased
sex drive
§ Decreased
need for sleep
§ Inability
to concentrate
§ Careless
or dangerous use of drugs or alcohol
§ Frequent
absences from work or school
§ Delusions
or a break from reality (psychosis)
§ Poor
performance at work or school
Bipolar
disorder — sometimes called manic-depressive disorder — causes mood swings that
range from of the lows of depression to the highs of mania. When you become
depressed, you may feel sad or hopeless and lose interest or pleasure in most
activities. When your mood shifts in the other direction, you may feel euphoric
and full of energy. Mood shifts may only occur only a few times a year, or as
often as several times a day. In some cases, bipolar disorder causes symptoms
of depression and mania at the same time.
Although
bipolar disorder is a disruptive, long-term condition, you can keep your moods
in check by following a treatment plan. In most cases, bipolar disorder can be
controlled with medications and psychological counseling (psychotherapy).
Symptoms
Depressive
phase of bipolar disorder
Signs and symptoms of the depressive phase of bipolar disorder can include:
Signs and symptoms of the depressive phase of bipolar disorder can include:
§ Sadness
§ Hopelessness
§ Suicidal
thoughts or behavior
§ Anxiety
§ Guilt
§ Sleep
problems
§ Low
appetite or increased appetite
§ Fatigue
§ Loss
of interest in daily activities
§ Problems
concentrating
§ Irritability
§ Chronic
pain without a known cause
§ Frequent
absences from work or school
§ Poor
performance at work or school
Other
signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder
Signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder can also include:
Signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder can also include:
§ Seasonal
changes in mood. As with seasonal affective disorder (SAD),
some people with bipolar disorder have moods that change with the seasons. Some
people become manic or hypomanic in the spring or summer and then become
depressed in the fall or winter. For other people, this cycle is reversed —
they become depressed in the spring or summer and manic or hypomanic in the
fall or winter.
Causes
Several
factors seem to be involved in causing and triggering bipolar episodes:
§ Biological
differences. People with bipolar disorder appear to have
physical changes in their brains. The significance of these changes is still
uncertain but may eventually help pinpoint causes.
§ Neurotransmitters. An
imbalance in naturally occurring brain chemicals called neurotransmitters seems
to play a significant role in bipolar disorder and other mood disorders.
§ Hormones.
Imbalanced hormones may be involved in causing or triggering bipolar disorder.
§ Inherited
traits. Bipolar disorder is more common in people who have a blood
relative (such as a sibling or parent) with the condition. Researchers are
trying to find genes that may be involved in causing bipolar disorder.
§ Environment.
Stress, abuse, significant loss or other traumatic experiences may play a role
in bipolar disorder.
Risk
factors
Factors
that may increase the risk of developing bipolar disorder include:
§ Having
blood relatives such as a parent or sibling with bipolar disorder
§ Periods
of high stress
§ Drug
or alcohol abuse
§ Major
life changes, such as the death of a loved one
§ Being
between the ages of 15 and 30
Complications
Left
untreated, bipolar disorder can result in serious problems that affect every
area of your life. These can include:
§ Problems
related to substance and alcohol abuse
§ Legal
problems
§ Financial
problems
§ Relationship
troubles
§ Isolation
and loneliness
§ Poor
work or school performance
§ Frequent
absences from work or school
§ Suicide
diagnosis
When
doctors suspect someone has bipolar disorder, they typically do a number of
tests and exams. These can help rule out other problems, pinpoint a diagnosis
and also check for any related complications. These can include:
§ Physical
exam. This may involve measuring your height and weight;
checking your vital signs, such as heart rate, blood pressure and temperature;
listening to your heart and lungs; and examining your abdomen.
§ Lab
tests. These may include blood and urine tests. These tests can
help identify any physical problems that could be causing your symptoms.
§ Psychological
evaluation. A doctor or mental health provider will talk
to you about your thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. You may also fill
out a psychological self-assessment or questionnaire. With your permission,
family members or close friends may be asked to provide information about your
symptoms and possible episodes of mania or depression.
§ Mood
charting. To identify exactly what's going on, your doctor may have
you keep a daily record of your moods, sleep patterns or other factors that
could help with diagnosis and finding the right treatment.
Treatments
Bipolar
disorder requires lifelong treatment, even during periods when you feel better.
Treatment is usually guided by a psychiatrist skilled in treating the
condition. You may have a treatment team that also includes psychologists,
social workers and psychiatric nurses. The primary treatments for bipolar
disorder include medications; individual, group or family psychological
counseling (psychotherapy); or education and support groups.
§ Hospitalization
may be needed if you are behaving dangerously, you feel suicidal or you become
detached from reality (psychotic).
§ Initial
treatment generally involves taking medications to balance your
moods right away. Once your symptoms are under control, you'll work with your
doctor to find the best long-term treatment.
§ Continued
treatment (maintenance treatment) is used to manage bipolar
disorder on a long-term basis. People who skip maintenance treatment are at
high risk of a relapse of symptoms or having minor mood changes turn into
full-blown mania or depression.
§ Substance
abuse treatment may be necessary if you have problems with
alcohol or drugs. Otherwise, it can be very difficult to manage bipolar
disorder.
Lifestyle
and home remedies
You'll
probably need to make lifestyle changes to stop cycles of behavior that worsen
your bipolar disorder, and to make sure you get the support you need from
people in your life. Here are some steps to take:
§ Quit
drinking or using illicit drugs. One of the biggest
concerns with bipolar disorder is the negative consequences of risk-taking
behavior and drug or alcohol abuse. Get help if you have trouble quitting on
your own.
§ Steer
clear of unhealthy relationships. Surround yourself with
people who are a positive influence and won't encourage unhealthy behavior or
attitudes that can worsen your bipolar disorder.
§ Get
regular exercise. Moderate, regular exercise can help steady
your mood. Working out releases brain chemicals that make you feel good (endorphins),
can help you sleep and has a number of other benefits.
§ Get
plenty of sleep. Sleeping enough is an important part of
managing your mood. If you have trouble sleeping, talk to your doctor or mental
health provider about what you can do.
Coping
and support
Coping
with bipolar disorder can be challenging. Here are some things that can help:
§ Learn
about bipolar disorder. Education about your condition can empower
you and motivate you to stick to your treatment plan. Likewise, help educate
your family and friends about what you're going through.
§ Join
a support group. Support groups for people with bipolar
disorder can help you connect to others facing similar challenges and share
experiences.
§ Stay
focused on your goals. Recovery from bipolar disorder can take
time. Stay motivated by keeping your recovery goals in mind and reminding
yourself that you can work to repair damaged relationships and other problems
caused by your mood swings.
§ Find
healthy outlets. Explore healthy ways to channel your energy,
such as hobbies, exercise and recreational activities.
§ Learn
ways to relax and manage stress. Yoga, tai chi, meditation,
or other relaxation techniques can be helpful.
Dr C P Sedain,Neuropsychiatrist,
Chitwan Medical Collage,Chitwan
Hi, there. I am Tom Neil and I wish to describe how life had been for my younger brother living with schizophrenia and how he had been permanently able to overcome this debilitating disease via a naturopathic, herbal method.
ReplyDeleteMaicon - my kid brother was twenty years old when he was brought to the emergency room by the campus law of the school from which he had been suspended several months ago. A professor had called and reported that he had walked into his classroom, charged him of seizing his tuition money, and refused to leave.
Although he had much academic success as a teenager, his behavior had become increasingly odd during the past year. He quit seeing his friends and no longer seemed to care about his appearance or social pursuits. He began wearing the same clothes each day and seldom bathed. He lived with several family members but rarely spoke to any of them. When he did talk to them, he said he had found clues that his college was just a front for an organized crime operation. He had been suspended from college because of missing many classes. My sister said that she had often seen him mumbling quietly to himself and at times he seemed to be talking to people who were not there. He would emerge from my room and ask my family to be quiet even when they were not making any noise.
My father and sister told the staff that Maicon's great-grandmother had had a serious illness and had lived for 30 years in a state hospital, which they believed was a mental hospital. Our mother left the family when Maicon was very young. She has been out of touch with us, and they thought she might have been treated for mental health problems.
Maicon agreed to sign himself into the psychiatric unit for treatment. The whole family except I had agreed to have Maicon transferred to a mental asylum. I knew inwardly there was still some plausible means by which my kid brother could overcome this condition. I knew botanical means of treatment will be more favorable than any other type of treatment, and as such, I had taken a keen interest in the research of naturopathic alternative measures suitable for the treatment of schizophrenia. I had pleaded for some little patience from the family in the delay of the transfer, I was looking forward to proving a point to the entire family, of a positive botanical remedy for this condition.
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Before the naturopathic remedy - Maicon's story had reflected a common case, in which a high-functioning young adult goes through a major decline in day-to-day skills. Although family and friends may feel this is a loss of the person they knew, the illness can be treated and a good outcome is possible.
My brother Maicon is just like many other patients out there suffering from this disease. Although he was able to overcome this condition via a naturopathic herbal remedy administered by this African herbal physician and saved completely thus, rekindling the lost joy which had been experienced by the family members.
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