bipolar disorder.
Includes:
manic-depressive illness, psychosis or reaction
Mania (Manic Episode)1:
Mania often begins with an intense burst of energy, creativity, and social ease. People with mania typically deny that anything is wrong, and angrily blame anyone who points out a problem.
In a manic episode, the following symptoms are present for at least 1 week:
Feeling unusually "high," euphoric, or irritable
Plus at least 4 of the following symptoms:
-needing little sleep yet having great amounts of energy
-talking so fast that others cannot keep up with the thought pattern
-having racing thoughts
-being so easily distracted that their attention shifts between many topics in just a few minutes
-having an inflated feeling of power, greatness, or importance
-doing reckless things without concern about possible bad consequences (eg, spending too much money, engaging in inappropriate sexual activity, or making foolish business investments)
In severe cases, the person may also experience hallucinations or delusions.[color=ff0000](Psychosis)[/color]
Hypomania (Hypomanic Episode)2:
Hypomania is a milder form of mania that has similar but less severe symptoms. In a hypomanic episode symptoms are present for at least 4 days.
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"At first when I'm high, it's tremendousideas are fastlike shooting stars you follow until brighter ones appearall shyness disappears, the right words and gestures are suddenly thereuninteresting people, things, become intensely interesting. Sensuality is pervasive; the desire to seduce and be seduced is irresistible. Your marrow is infused with unbelievable feelings of ease, power, well-being, omnipotence, euphoriayou can do anythingbut, somewhere this changes."[/color]
Depression (Major Depressive Episode)3:
In a major depressive episode, the following symptoms are present for at least 2 weeks:
*Feeling sad, blue, or down in the dumps or losing interest in the things one normally enjoys
*Plus at least 4 of the following symptoms:
-changes in appetite or weight
-changes in sleep
-difficulty thinking, concentrating, or making decisions
-feeling slowed down
-feeling worthless or guilty
-thoughts of death or suicide
Severe depression may also include hallucinations or delusions.[color=ff0000](Psychosis)[/color]
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"I doubt completely my ability to do anything well. It seems as though my mind has slowed down and burned out to the point of being virtually useless. [I am] haunt[ed]with the total, the desperate hopelessness of it all Others say, 'It's only temporary, it will pass, you will get over it.' But of course they haven't any idea of how I feel, although they are certain they do. If I can't feel, move, think, or care, then what on earth is the point?"[/color]
Mixed Episode 4:
In a mixed episode the symptoms of both a manic and major depressive episodes are experienced nearly every day for at least 1 week. This may be one of the most disabling episodes, as well as the greatest risk for suicide.
[color=ff0000]Psychosis[/color]
Psychosis is a mental and behavioral disorder in which a person has trouble telling the difference between what is real and what is not real. It may cause bizarre thoughts and behavior. A person with psychosis may have:
Delusions, which are firmly held but false beliefs. Irrational suspicion of others (paranoia) is a common delusion. The person may think others are watching or trying to hurt or even trying to kill him or her.
Hallucinations, which are false perceptions. Hallucinations can include seeing, hearing, feeling, smelling, or tasting things that are not really there. Personality changes.
-So, unless you have been there, don't questions as to WHY this or that was done to a person who is ther!! They have NO idea!! They will feel pressured into giving the uninformed an answer that will only lead into more questions. you will NEVER understand this disorder unless, as I said, YOU yourself have beeb there, or suffering from it yourself.
So if bandana truly suffers from this, be supportive, or be NOTHING at all!!
