Bipolar

Happiness and Sadness, the two very and frequent emotions, being the central and core symptoms of a major psychotic illness remains fascinating, though disturbing, fact. Bipolar disorder affects about 23% of the population all over the world. It is episodic in nature and the episodes are DEPRESSION the “Low” phase, and MANIA the “High” phase. Generally, each episode lasts from a few weeks to a few months. Patients return to normalcy (Pre−illness state) after the episodes. But person to person. The disorder can result in significant disturbances in family, social, and work-related relationships and carries the risk of suicide.
Bipolar disorder is predominantly due to an imbalance in the brain and hereditary vulnerability is marked. effective medicines are available to treat the episodes and also to prevent future attacks. Treatment is prolonged and has to be followed with much regularity, without discontinuation of medicines. Support of family members is crucial. Disciplined lifestyle and avoidance of drugs of abuse (Alcohol etc) complement treatment and helps the patient regain the NORMAL STATUS.