PSY 245 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Mania
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People with a bipolar disorder experience both the lows of depression (often) and the highs of mania: many describe their lives as an emotional roller coaster. Unlike those experiencing depression, people in a state of mania typically experience dramatic and inappropriate rises in mood and activity. To diagnosis bipolar 2, must have manic episode, also major depression (not needed) Must have diagnosis of major depressive disorder (mdd) and hypomania. Five main areas of functioning may be affected: emotional symptoms, active, powerful emotions in search of outlet, motivational symptoms, need for constant excitement, involvement, companionship, behavioral symptoms, very active move quickly; talk loudly or rapidly. Flamboyance is not uncommon: cognitive symptoms, show poor judgement or planning. May have trouble remaining coherent or in touch with reality: physical symptoms, high energy level often the presence of little or no rest. People are considered to be full manic episodes for at least one week, they display an abnormally high or irritable mood.
