bipolar disorder

The origin of the name "biphasic"

Bipolar Disorder is also called bipolar disorder (BD), and it is also called manic-depressive psychosis, so it is also called bipolar disorder.

/kloc-In the mid-9th century, mania and depression began to be regarded as different aspects of a single disease, which was called "alienists" (circulatory psychosis) in French.

At the beginning of the 20th century, German psychiatrist EmilKraepelin distinguished bipolar disorder from early-onset dementia (later called schizophrenia) when establishing circulatory psychosis.

The Manual of Diagnosis and Statistics of Mental Disorders (Third Edition) (DSM-I) published by 1980 was renamed as bipolar disorder.

What is bipolar disorder?

The key feature of bipolar disorder is extreme mood swings, from the peak of mania to the trough of severe depression.

In the "peak" state of mania, patients will experience different combinations of the following emotions:

A state of high spirits or extreme excitement (extreme happiness or ecstasy);

Impatient mental state (extreme anger and sensitivity);

Reduce the need for sleep;

Have exaggerated feelings about themselves and their abilities;

More talkative;

Avoid thinking or jump from one idea to another;

Increase activity and energy level;

Changes in thinking, attention and perception;

Impulsive and reckless behavior.

What is bipolar disorder?

These symptoms alternate intermittently, during which the patient will:

Depression, sadness, gloom or "extreme depression";

Not interested in what you usually like;

Weight loss, loss of appetite;

I feel very tired and can't sleep;

Feel guilty about yourself or feel guilty;

Difficult to concentrate or make decisions;

Often want to commit suicide and so on.

Types of bipolar disorder

1. bipolar disorder type I

The patient has manic symptoms (at least 1 episode), and the symptoms continue to exceed 1 week;

The patient has symptoms of depression (not everyone has this symptom).

2. Bipolar disorder II

The patient has experienced severe depression at least once in his life;

The symptoms of hypomania lasted for some time.

3. Ring mental state

The patient suffered from hypomania and depression for more than two years;

The patient's symptoms do not meet the diagnostic conditions of type I or type II affective disorder, but they still have a serious impact on the patient's life.

How to get along with bipolar disorder?

1. Accept and understand

Keep caring and understanding when their emotions fluctuate violently. On the premise of ensuring safety, accept his arrogance, exaggeration and omnipotence during manic attacks, adopt an attitude of disapproval and opposition, and understand their inner pain and struggle. Don't belittle, judge or blame in language, and don't alienate, escape or force change in behavior. ...

Step 2 help self-management

By keeping a diary, he can help him record his "thoughts, behaviors and emotions" and enhance his cognition of his behaviors, emotions and thoughts. Help him realize the harm of certain behaviors and establish a safe and healthy substitute; Help him control his emotions through the recognition and cognition of emotions; Identify exaggerated delusions and help him establish a correct cognition.

3. Encourage the establishment of healthy living habits

Encourage him to do proper physical exercise, have regular meals and rest time, encourage him to participate in some group activities or parties, encourage him to engage in realistic interpersonal communication, work and study, encourage him to cultivate his hobbies ... give more encouragement and affirmation, and set practical goals according to the actual situation, and don't rush into it.

4. Help him learn to love himself

Help him accept himself, establish a correct cognition, accept his imperfections, and accept his emotional obstacles. ...