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Coping with Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorders are difficult to diagnose for medical professionals because of their complex overlapping symptoms. So, in this episode of Our Mental Health Matters Podcast, Dr Lade simplifies the intricacies and nuances of bipolar disorders to make it easily understandable for everyone. This discussion can help you to be more aware and sensitive to the people around you.
Discover also today the distinct differences between the various types of bipolar disorders. They’re considered difficult to treat with medication & therapy but there are ways where you could help them in handling their low and high periods. Listen to Dr Lade’s tips today and remember that little things you do for them can actually help them improve their mental health.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Bipolar Disorder used to be known as manic depression, is a mental disorder that occurs as mood changes or episodes – from high moods (mania) to low moods (depressive/hypomania) to mixed (low & high occur together)
- The different types:
- Bipolar I – high episode that will last for more than a week
- Bipolar II – malformed of the high episodes in Type I
- Cyclothymia – when people have mood changes but they are not as full-blown as the first two
- Rapid cycling – 4 or more episodes (mania or depression) in one year
- Difficulties during depressive episodes:
- losing interest, lacking motivation
- socially withdrawn, easily fatigued
- spontaneous crying spells
- Difficulties during high episodes:
- Extreme happiness and excitement
- Excitement on unrealistic ideas
- Bossy, Irritable, Making unrealistic plans
- Excessive spending spree
- Mood stabilizers are medications prescribed to individuals with bipolar disorders. There are several types of mood stabilizers and it’s different for every individual so it’s best to directly ask a clinician.
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle. Have a balanced diet and have a sufficient amount of fluids. Exercise every day.
BEST MOMENTS
- “Monitoring your loved ones is absolutely vital. Know their triggers. Know their recovery and relapse indicators.”
- “Nurture positive relationships and avoid negative relationships.”
- “We have to keep an eye on their level of activities. We don’t want high impulsivity… We don’t want them making bigger odd decisions that will affect them for the rest of their life.”
ABOUT THE HOST
Dr Omalade Amaka Abuah is a Specialist Registrar in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the National Health Service (NHS). She is a medical doctor with a passion for mental health matters in children and adolescents.
Dr Lade aims to reach out to everyone and encourage learning about mental health through the Our Mental Health Matters Podcast. A better understanding of mental health is the first step in helping your loved one cope with mental illness, improve his mental health, and live his best life.
CONTACT METHOD
- Dr Lade’s Twitter
- Dr Lade’s LinkedIn
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Bipolar disorders are difficult to diagnose for medical professionals because of their complex overlapping symptoms. So, in this episode of Our Mental Health Matters Podcast, Dr Lade simplifies the intricacies and nuances of bipolar disorders to make it easily understandable for everyone. This discussion can help you to be more aware and sensitive to the people around you.
Discover also today the distinct differences between the various types of bipolar disorders. They’re considered difficult to treat with medication & therapy but there are ways where you could help them in handling their low and high periods. Listen to Dr Lade’s tips today and remember that little things you do for them can actually help them improve their mental health.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Bipolar Disorder used to be known as manic depression, is a mental disorder that occurs as mood changes or episodes – from high moods (mania) to low moods (depressive/hypomania) to mixed (low & high occur together)
- The different types:
- Bipolar I – high episode that will last for more than a week
- Bipolar II – malformed of the high episodes in Type I
- Cyclothymia – when people have mood changes but they are not as full-blown as the first two
- Rapid cycling – 4 or more episodes (mania or depression) in one year
- Difficulties during depressive episodes:
- losing interest, lacking motivation
- socially withdrawn, easily fatigued
- spontaneous crying spells
- Difficulties during high episodes:
- Extreme happiness and excitement
- Excitement on unrealistic ideas
- Bossy, Irritable, Making unrealistic plans
- Excessive spending spree
- Mood stabilizers are medications prescribed to individuals with bipolar disorders. There are several types of mood stabilizers and it’s different for every individual so it’s best to directly ask a clinician.
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle. Have a balanced diet and have a sufficient amount of fluids. Exercise every day.
BEST MOMENTS
- “Monitoring your loved ones is absolutely vital. Know their triggers. Know their recovery and relapse indicators.”
- “Nurture positive relationships and avoid negative relationships.”
- “We have to keep an eye on their level of activities. We don’t want high impulsivity… We don’t want them making bigger odd decisions that will affect them for the rest of their life.”
ABOUT THE HOST
Dr Omalade Amaka Abuah is a Specialist Registrar in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the National Health Service (NHS). She is a medical doctor with a passion for mental health matters in children and adolescents.
Dr Lade aims to reach out to everyone and encourage learning about mental health through the Our Mental Health Matters Podcast. A better understanding of mental health is the first step in helping your loved one cope with mental illness, improve his mental health, and live his best life.
CONTACT METHOD
- Dr Lade’s Twitter
- Dr Lade’s LinkedIn