BY:

SAHILAH AIN BINTI SATHAKATHULLA

LOWER SIX BITARA

INTRODUCTION to BIPOLAR DISORDER
1) WHAT is BIPOLAR DISORDER?
2) SYMPTOMS of BIPOLAR DISORDER.
3) TYPES of BIPOLAR DISORDER.
HOW to OVERCOME BIPOLAR DISORDER
FAMOUS CELEBRITIES WHO SUFFERS FROM
BIPOLAR DISORDER
CONTENTS

What is BIPOLAR DISORDER?
Bipolar disorder, also known as bipolar affective
disorder, manic-depressive illness, or affective psychosis, is
a mental illness characterized by periods of elevated mood
and periods of depression.
The elevated mood is significant and is known as
mania or hypomania depending on the severity.

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SYMPTOMS of BIPOLAR DISORDER:
During mania an individual feels or acts abnormally happy,
energetic, or irritable.
They often make poorly thought out decisions with little regard to
the consequences.
The need for sleep is usually reduced.

During periods of depression there may be crying, poor eye contact
with others, and a negative outlook on life.

The risk of suicide among those with the disorder is high at greater
than 6% over 20 years, while self harm occurs in 3040%.

Other mental health issues such as anxiety disorder and drug
misuse are commonly associated
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TYPES of BIPOLAR DISORDER
bipolar I disorder if there is at least one manic episode
bipolar II disorder if there are at least one hypomanic
episode and one major depressive episode.
In those with less severe symptoms of a prolonged duration
the condition cyclothymic disorder may be present.
If due to drugs or medical problems it is classified
separately.
Other conditions that may present in a similar manner
include: drug misuse, personality disorders, attention
deficit hyperactivity disorder, and schizophrenia as well as
a number of medical conditions.
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Treatment commonly includes psychotherapy and medications
such as mood stabilizers or antipsychotics.
Examples of mood stabilizers that are commonly used
include: lithium and anticonvulsants.
Treatment in hospital against a person's wishes may be
required at times as people may be at risk to themselves or
others yet refuse treatment.
Severe behavioural problems may be managed with short
term benzodiazepines or antipsychotics.
HOW TO OVERCOME
BIPOLAR DISORDER

In periods of mania it is recommended that antidepressants be
stopped
If antidepressants are used for periods of depression they should be
used with a mood stabilizer.
Electroconvulsive therapy may be helpful in those who do not
respond to other treatments. If treatments is stopped it is
recommended that this be done slowly
Most people have social, financial or work related problem due to the
disorder.
These difficulties occur a quarter to a third of the time on average.
The risk of death from natural causes such as heart disease is twice
that of the general population.
This is due to poor lifestyle choices and the side effects from
medications.

HOW TO OVERCOME
BIPOLAR DISORDER

FAMOUS CELEBRITIES
WHO SUFFERED FROM
BIPOLAR DISORDER
Vivien Leigh
Iconic Oscar winner actress

Carrie Fisher
- Actress
- Book author
Jean-Claude Van Damme
- Belgian boxer
- Actor
Linda Hamilton
Actress who played role as Sarah Connor in
Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgement Day
Vincent Van Gogh
- Legendary Artist
- Painter
Virginia Woolf
- English Novelist
- Essayist
Jane Pauley
Television Journalist
Mariette Hartley
Emma winnning actress
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Actress
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION
SAHILAH AIN BINTI SATHAKATHULLA

(LOWER SIX BITARA)