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What is meant by bipolar disorder?
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Bipolar disorder
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Explain bipolar disorder?
Solution
Bipolar disorder is often referred to as manic depressive disorder. The person goes through alternate phases of two states: mania and depression. Mania symptoms include excessive energy, enthusiasm, a decreased need for sleep, a lack of touch with reality, delusions, etc. Symptoms of depression include low energy and motivation, loss of interest in daily tasks, intense sadness, apathy, hopelessness, weariness, guilt, and so on. Bipolar disorder is caused mostly by hereditary factors, neurotransmitter imbalances such as dopamine, and environmental variables such as traumatic events.
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We find alternate phases of depression and mania in ______ disorders.
Match the pairs.
| Group 'A' | Group 'B' |
| (1) Phobia | (a) 2013 |
| (2) DSM-5 | (b) Wellness |
| (3) ICD - 11 | (c) Schizophrenia |
| (4) Eugen Bleuler | (d) 2019 |
| (5) John Travis | (e) Illogical fear |
| (6) Depressive disorders | (f) Sad feelings for a long period of time |
Answer in one sentence.
In which disorder does the person experience the alternate phases of excitement and depression?
Imbalance in neurotransmitters may cause bipolar disorders.
Write answer to the question based on the following example.
Rita experiences alternate phases of extreme sadness at one time and extreme happiness at other times. Name the disorder she is suffering from?
