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The Highs and Lows of Manic-Depressive Illness
Manic-depression, or Bipolar Disorder, occurs in 1% of people. ... Given the nature of her career, she was aware of the possible consequences involved with revealing her illness. ...
In her manic stages, Jamison felt like she was on top of the world. ... While in graduate school, she learned how to diagnose and treat manic-depression; however, she did not make connections with her own life and problems. ... The lithium erased her manic phases; however, Jamison missed the feeling of being on top of the world. ... Once the symptoms were gone, Jamison thought that the illness was gone. ... She focused on manic-depression; she strived to help people to become more informed. She taught the importance of using lithium and psychotherapy when treating manic-depression. ... It is also a very serious illness. More than 50% of patients diagnosed with manic-depression attempt suicide (Bipolar, 2002). ... It has been very effective and remains to be one of the most popular medications for manic-depression. ...
It is also notable that the author uses the term “manic-depression” instead of “Bipolar Disorder.” She feels that the latter is an insulting term and prefers “manic depression.”
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders defines Bipolar I Disorder as the occurrence of one or more manic or mixed episodes. It is more than likely that the patient has had one or more depressive episodes. ... Bipolar II Disorder is different from Bipolar I Disorder in that is that the former is characterized by the occurrence of one or more depressive episodes and at least one episode of hypomania. Someone with Bipolar II Disorder has never had a manic or mixed episode. ... A manic episode is a “distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood, lasting at least one week.
Approximate Word count = 1470
Approximate Pages = 5.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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