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Give two symptoms for the following:
Bipolar disorder
Answer the following question in 25 to 30 words.
Write the symptoms of bipolar disorder.
Solution
Bipolar disorder also is known as ‘Manic Depression’ is expressed through serious shifts in mood energy, thinking, and behavior. The term ‘bipolar’ refers to the presence of two extreme types or poles of mood with mania on one pole to depression, melancholy or sadness on other poles.
- Decreased need for sleep, extremely active, high level of energy.
- Irrationally optimistic and highly talkative than usual.
- A lack of touch with reality, delusions, etc.
Notes
Students should refer to the question according to their question and preferred marks.
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“The onset of the disorder was gradual, but even today, I still remember the painful episode in my life. I had completed medical school with great success. It seemed as if my hard work had paid off and my dreams were realised. However, within two weeks thereafter, I was unable to complete my work in a timely fashion. I had trouble concentrating on even the simplest of tasks. I felt intense gloom and felt lonely, even amongst my friends. I was unable to sleep and felt fatigued and worthless all the time. I remained slow, inefficient and disorganised.” |
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