I recently wrote a few short definitions of bipolar disorder related terms. I based the legnth off of Twitter word counts. IE,what you write on Twitter has to be really,really short!
Here are a few more:
TREATING BIPOLAR:Takes a set,daily plan used by yourself and family members. Triggers must be noticed and stopped,relationships must be calm. Meds are essential,but never enough.
BIPOLAR PSYCHOSIS:Misunderstood,very common symptom of bipolar disorder,includes hearing and seeing things,paranoia and false beliefs. Goes with mania. Meds:antipsychotics.
SIGNS OF BIPOLAR DISORDER:Very little sleep without being tired (mania). Mania must be present- elevated mood can feel good or awful. Depression,anxiety,OCD,ADD,psychosis are also present.
BIPOLAR EFFECTIVE DISORDER:Actually bipolar affective disorder. Another name for bipolar disorder (manic depression,bipolar illness) that is used mostly in England. I use bipolar disorder.
ANXIETY DISORDERS:panic,OCD,agoraphobia,social,specific phobias,PTSD,[ Read More ]
