Experiencing Frenetic Mood Swings?

Bipolar disorder is also known as the “manic-depressive disorder” which is recognized by mood swings, ranging from low depression to high mania. The feeling of depression may lead to sadness or hopelessness, and the person might withdraw. The individual might lose interest in most activities. These mood swings may not always lead to depression the individual might feel euphoric, energetic and full of life. In some cases signs of mania and depression occur at the same time, these mood swings might occur a few times in a year or might occur several times a day, the time duration is not predictable. Bipolar disorder is a long term ailment, which is controllable through medication and psychological therapies.

Bipolar disorder is divided into other different categories. Each has different patterns and symptoms. Types of bipolar disorder are:

• Bipolar I disorder- Mood swings with this type has to deal with the difficulty in your job, school or personal relationships. The episodes of mania can be severe and dangerous.

• Bipolar II disorder- This type is not as severe as bipolar I. The person might go through elevated mood, irritability and changes in your functioning, but normally the person can carry on with the daily routine. In this type the person experiences longer periods of depression. The person does not experience strong maniac episodes because of “hypomania” which less than mania, in terms of severity.

• Cyclothymic disorder- This disorder is also known as cyclothymia, this is the mildest form of bipolar disorder. With cyclothymia the hypomania and depression are disruptive, but the severity is lesser than the bipolar disorder I and II.

The symptoms of bipolar disorder may differ from person to person such as, some people, depression creates the major problem; and for others people mania becomes the prime concern. Symptoms of depression and symptoms of mania or hypomania might occur together; this is known as a mixed episode.

Manic phase of bipolar disorder

• Signs and symptoms of the manic or hypomania of bipolar disorder includes:

• Euphoria

• overstated self-esteem

• Poor judgment capability

• Rapid speech

• Experience frequent racing thoughts

• Aggravated and aggressive behavior

• Agitation and irritation

• Increase in physical activity

• Unpredictable behavior

• Spending sprees or unwise financial choices

• Acts as catalyst to perform or achieve goals

• Increased sex drive

• Decreased need for sleep or insomnia

• Difficulty in concentrating

• Abusive use of drugs or alcohol

• Frequent disappearance from work or school

• Experience delusions and a break from reality (psychosis)

• Poor performance at workplace or school

The depressive phase of bipolar disorder includes:

• Sadness

• Hopelessness

• Development of suicidal tendencies or behavior

• Anxiety

• Guilt

• Insomnia

• Low or increased appetite

• Mild or extreme fatigue

• Lack of interest in one’s own hobbies

• Problems concentrating

• Irritability

• Experience chronic pain without a cause

• Frequent absents from work or school

• Poor performance at workplace or school

Other signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder

Signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder can also include:

• Seasonal changes in mood- People with bipolar mood disorder and “seasonal affective disorder” (SAD), tend to experience mania or hypomania according to season, such as extreme mania during summers or winters, people experience such seasonal cycles and these cycles may vary from person to person.

• Rapid cycling bipolar disorder- Some people with bipolar mood disorder experience swift mood shifts. This is defined through experiencing four or more mood swings in one single year. However, in some cases mood shifts might occur much more quickly, sometimes within few hours.

• Psychosis- Severe episodes of mania or depression might result in psychosis, as surrender from reality. Symptoms of psychosis may include delusions (false and strongly held beliefs) and hallucinations (hearing or seeing things that aren't present).

Symptoms in children and adolescents

Bipolar disorder does not instantly starts with the mania or hypomania; it first occurs as extremely strong mood swings such as mood shifts, explosive temper, aggression, reckless behavior and crying. These mood swings might last for few hours or a day. 

You Should Be Concerned:

If you are experiencing any of the symptoms, then consulting a doctor should be your first priority because, bipolar disorder does not cure on its own. You have to seek medical help in overcoming your mood swings and depression, and also control your symptoms of extremism.  

Suicidal tendencies are very common amongst people with bipolar disorder. If you know someone getting frequent suicidal thoughts, you should consult a doctor immediately.

Consequences

If bipolar disorder remains untreated, then serious complications might arises such as:

• The patient might take drugs and alcohol

• Legal problems

• Financial problems

• Troubles in relationship

• Isolation and loneliness

• Poor performance at work or school

• Suicide

Causes

 

The exact causes of the existence of bipolar disorder are unknown, but there are various other factors which seem to have triggered the 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 brain chemicals called neurotransmitters which play a significant role in triggering bipolar disorder and other mood disorders.

• Hormones- Hormonal imbalance may cause or trigger bipolar disorder.

• Inherited traits- Bipolar disorder runs in the family, it has been observed that if one person in the family is suffering from bipolar or other mood disorder, then there is a high risk that it might occur in other family members as well, research is going on for finding the genetic role in the occurrence of bipolar disorder

• Environment- Stress, abuse, traumatic experiences, etc play a vital role in triggering bipolar disorder.

Bridle Bipolar disorder with MindHeal Homeopathy

Usually the treatments which are provided to the patients, suppresses the symptoms which later becomes responsible for worsening the conditions of a bipolar disorder. But Homeopathic treatments promises to offer the complete cure by giving therapies which are very important in such disorders, through these therapies the doctor understands the mental situation and the causes that lead to bipolar disorder. MindHeal Homeopathy provides a complete treatment with care to the patients of bipolar disorder. Dr Anita S Salunke is counted amongst one of the best homeopathic doctors in Mumbai who provide treatments with her healing power, therapies and minimal drug usage. She has successfully treated 2.5 lakh patients since 1988. 

Get rid of the shackles of bipolar disorder and live a healthy normal life with MindHeal Homeopathy.