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"I Discovered ... The Ups and Downs of Bipolar Disorder Can Be Devastating! The World's Most Helpful Tool For Helping You
From: Gabriella Roth Dear Friend, If you are new to exploring your emotions, you aren't alone. In the tumultuous times we live in people are looking for answers to their questions about emotional problems. This is far different from how emotional problems were viewed in the last and previous centuries.
Years ago, there was a stigma attached to any type of "mental illness" and some families actually viewed it as a throwback to the dark ages. There was a period in history where anyone diagnosed as mentally ill was locked up and the key was thrown away. Gabriella, this is amazing! I had no idea my son's behavior could be a result of bipolar disorder. It made no sense to me and I couldn't understand why he was so abusive and aggressive. But after reading your book, I took him to see our doctor. He is now in therapy and on medication and although he has his "moments" his behavior is getting under control. Bipolar Disorder: "Kindling" on the Fire Like "kindling" is to fire, stressors or triggers are to episodes of bipolar disorder. As the forest fire burns out of control, no longer needing the kindling, so episodes of bipolar disorder no long need triggers. And like the forest fire, they worsen (and become more frequent) over time, becoming more and more difficult to suppress.
Bipolar Disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a serious mental condition that affects millions of people. Bipolar disorder is characterized by extreme changes in mood, thought, energy, and behavior. Those with the illness appear to vacillate between the extremes of mania and depression over a period of time. The disorder can be described as a recurring and severe mental illness that affects an individual's mood, behavior and ability to think clearly. The brain becomes sensitized and eventually will no longer need triggers to set off an episode. These episodes become more frequent and worsen over time. Like diabetes or heart disease, bipolar disorder is a long-term illness and must be carefully managed throughout the person's life. The primary struggle for those with bipolar disorder is with mood regulation. This becomes more difficult because those who are experiencing the symptoms often don't recognize there is a problem. The average age of onset of bipolar disorder is about 19 years old. Most professionals agree that it is a biologically based mental illness, and the greatest factor for predicting the development of the disorder is genetics. It runs in families. The illness is thought to be caused by chemical imbalances in certain brain cells that are responsible for regulating emotions and behavior. As would be expected, bipolar disorder greatly impacts family members, friends, and even employers, as they attempt to deal with the extremes of mood and behavior along with the affected person. The Symptoms The symptoms of bipolar disorder vary depending on which part of the cycle the person is experiencing. Note that these are not the normal ups and downs most people face. The extremes of bipolar disorder are severe and can be life threatening, on either end.
The depressive stage of this disorder is similar to a major depression. This likely involves extreme sadness and lethargy, an inability to concentrate, marked change in appetite, insomnia, and loss of interest in daily activities. In some cases it can include suicide attempts as well. In the manic phase, the opposite pole of the depressive stage, the person's energy and activity levels can be off the scale. They don't sleep; they can get into spending sprees, and take on elevated beliefs about their abilities and powers. This combined with impaired judgment can lead to daredevil, and even life threatening behaviors. So the manic phase is not a "happy" one, it looks more like out of control hyperactivity with severe consequences. It is not uncommon for those with bipolar disorder to exhibit psychotic kinds of symptoms as well. These can include delusions or hallucinations. The Bad News The bad news is that without treatment, the effects of bipolar disorder will generally worsen and can become devastating. So it is important to begin treatment as early as possible. The treatment of bipolar disorder is usually two fold -- medications and therapy. Typically, mood stabilizers and antidepressants are the medications used to control the major symptoms. These may include: lithium, antipsychotic, electro-convulsive therapy, and even thyroid hormone, with lithium being the most widely used mood-stabilizing medication since the 1970s. A challenge in treating the disease is convincing the affected person that treatment is even necessary and that it is imperative they take their medication regularly. Additionally, management of the disorder is more difficult with those who are also substance abusers. Coping With The Ups and Downs of Bipolar Behavior
Bipolar disorder is characterized by drastic emotional changes and mood swings, that range from manic highs to depressive lows. Most people with bipolar disorder alternate between episodes of mania and depression. Mania a symptom of bipolar disorder, is a mood disorder whereby individuals experience feelings of self-importance and euphoria; racing thoughts, talking incessantly and becoming extremely social; take risks and have strong desires towards goal-oriented activities. Couple with these are the less desirable characteristics of irritability, impulsiveness, hyperactivity. Rapid cycling between mania and depression alternates about four times in a twelve month period. Ultra rapid cycling could occur in a 24-hour period. This type of cycling occurs in about 20% of those with bipolar disorder. If you have bipolar disorder life can get tough real fast. This disorder can pull the energy right out of you! The ups and downs put you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions and mood swings. And the average person has a great deal of difficulty understanding this. Medications for bipolar disorder are only part of the solution; you need to learn how to successfully handle these episodes. You need to be able to manage and control this mood disorder. Even if you have tons of friends who have bipolar disorder, or know someone that does, and you grill them with questions, how accurate is the information really going be? The bottom line is that when you need information you need it immediately and you don't want to wade through medical textbooks to get the answers to your questions. As you scroll down the page you're going to see how "What's Wrong With Me? Living With Bipolar Disorder" is going to answer all your questions. "The world's most powerful tool for helping "What's Wrong With Me? Living With Bipolar Disorder" gives you that knowledge. Inside you'll discover:
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The Good News Believe it or not there is good news! People with bipolar disorder are highly creative, especially during periods of hypomania and mania.
Ludwig van Beethoven, Ernest Hemingway, William Faulkner, Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain), Charles Dickens, Peter Tchaikovsky, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Rosemary Clooney, T.S. Eliot, Victor Hugo, Michelangelo, and Edgar Allan Poe; just to name a few who are no longer with us.
Those that are still with us, again there are many more, so this is just a very short list, Dick Cavett, Kitty Dukakis, Peter Gabriel, Charlie Pride, Patty Duke, Carrie Fisher, Jane Pauley and Ted Turner. These people have come forward and have publicly announced that they have bipolar disorder. I'm sure you recognize them. The Missing Link You probably guessed it! The missing link - information. If you want to be successful in controlling your bipolar disorder you need as much information about it as you can get your hands on.
You need information about such issues as:
The answer to all these questions and more is accurate information. You need to research; you need to invest your time and sometimes money to get the information you need to help yourself or your loved one. So don't blame everyone for your problem and don't be a failure at getting proper treatment. All you need is knowledge - the most important factor in successfully dealing with bipolar disorder. "You Can Have Your Answers NOW!" Getting ready to address bipolar disorder in your life or that of a loved one is just a click away. You are just minutes away from changing a life of potential terror to one of hope. If you are ready to begin on the road to awareness and recovery don't wait another minute. You need answers and you need them NOW! You can start right here, right now, by simply subscribing to "Living with Bipolar Disorder" Newsletter! Discover what you should do when you find out your child has bipolar disorder; how a person with bipolar disorder manipulates you through lies and arguments; the most common mistakes made by parents of bipolar children; and more. Yours FREE! It's important to know the facts! Understanding BIPOLAR DISORDER is vital to you and your child. You MUST make the right choices to be able to make wise decisions regarding this disorder along with its many symptoms and what you need to do to help your Bipolar child. Get ALL the information and tools you need today. Take a look at "What's Wrong With Me? Living With Bipolar Disorder" and get answers to your questions before you do anything you may regret. Learn how to apply the best practices for life-long success With our Money Back Guarantee you have absolutely nothing to lose and so, so much to gain! $37.00 is what I normally sell this ebook for, You Really Can’t Afford Not To Invest In Yes Gabriella, I Just Have To Have This Information Packed Book! Order "What's Wrong With Me? - Living With Bipolar Disorder" And as always, if for any reason, you decide it doesn't meet with your satisfaction and you can honestly say that you did not learn anything, just let me know within 30 days of your purchase, and you'll get a complete refund of your purchase price. 100% 30-Day Here for your success to a healthy lifestyle! Gabriella Roth
P.S. Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness that involves extreme mood swings and extreme behaviors. It is a highly disruptive and potentially life threatening illness. Although there is no cure, with proper treatment, people living with bipolar disorder can live normal lives. P.P.S. Also, given the many and varied symptoms, diagnosis of bipolar disorder is not always easy and is often confused with other mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, depression or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. So get the information you need right here. P.P.P.S. Confirm your suspicions! Does your child show signs of Bipolar Disorder? Is he/she seem to be angry too often, for no apparent reason? Are the tendencies to be violent? Have you caught him/her telling lies? Have you noticed that he/she is being manipulative to get what he/she wants? Take action today and get bipolar disorder under control. This illness DOES NOT go away; it's there for a lifetime. You owe it to yourself and your loved one to deal with this illness and have a happy and successful life. P.P.P.S. On a personal note, in the past year alone, four teenagers that I knew committed suicide as a direct result of depression, some had ADHD. If you have the slightest inkling that your teen or loved one may be depressed, do something about it now, pay attention to their needs, before it's too late.
As a result of these sad occurrences, I have decided to drastically lower the prices of all of my guides that relate to depression ... my guide for Depression and my guide for ADHD.
It's important to know the facts! Understanding BIPOLAR DISORDER is vital to you and your child. You MUST make the right choices to be able to make wise decisions regarding this disorder along with its many symptoms and what you need to do to help your Bipolar child. Get ALL the information and tools you need today.
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