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Which medication is known to stabilize mood by decreasing abnormal brain activity in Bipolar Disorder patients?
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Lithium.
What characterizes the mood swings in Bipolar Disorder?
Extreme highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).
How can lifestyle changes complement medication in managing Bipolar Disorder?
Regular exercise, good sleep habits, and avoiding drugs and alcohol can help manage the condition alongside medication.
Why is the acceptance and empathy from family and friends important in managing Bipolar Disorder?
A support system helps patients feel understood and can significantly aid in the management and treatment of the disorder.
How does Bipolar Disorder affect one’s life beyond emotional symptoms?
It can affect educational and professional performance, relationships, financial security, and personal safety.
What are the common symptoms observed in the depressive phase of Bipolar Disorder?
Low mood, dwindling interest in activities, changes in appetite, feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt, sleep disturbances, restlessness or slowness, persistent thoughts of suicide.
Name two main factors thought to contribute to the causes of Bipolar Disorder.
Brain wiring (disrupted neural connections) and neurotransmitter imbalance (overabundance of dopamine).
What is a common fear among patients regarding treatment for Bipolar Disorder?
Many fear that treatments will dull their emotions and creativity.
Summarize the key takeaway about Bipolar Disorder.
Bipolar disorder is a medical condition, not a person's fault or identity, and can be controlled with the right combination of treatments and support.
List at least three symptoms of a manic episode in Bipolar I Disorder.
Racing thoughts, sleeplessness, rapid speech, impulsive actions, risky behaviors.
What distinguishes Bipolar I Disorder from Bipolar II Disorder?
Bipolar I Disorder involves extreme highs (manic episodes) and lows, while Bipolar II Disorder has briefer, less extreme periods of elation (hypomania) and long periods of depression.
What emergency treatment involves controlled seizures to treat Bipolar Disorder?
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).
Describe the role of genetics in the development of Bipolar Disorder.
There is a strong genetic component, though it's not attributed to a single gene but rather a complex interaction of multiple genes.
Define Bipolar Disorder.
A mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings, including emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).
What modern treatment strategy aims to balance treatment and maintain quality of life for Bipolar Disorder patients?
Personalized treatment, which involves a case-by-case approach to combine treatments and therapies.
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