10:832:416 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Bipolar Disorder, Dysthymia, Mania
4 Oct 2016
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Characterized by alternating periods of mania and depression. A long period of feeling high, or an overly happy/outgoing mood. Fast speech, jumping from one idea to another, racing thoughts. Feelings of sadness or hopelessness for a long period of time. Loss of interest in activities (such as sex) Thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts. Involves unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out daily tasks. Delusions: persecutory (think people are out to get them) and referential (thinks everything is about them) 3. 9% of americans are affected at some point in their life. Higher lifetime rates for those with mdd (16. 6%) and dysthymia (2. 5%) 25 years old is the average age of onset. Genetics: nearly half of patients have a family history of the disorder. Personality traits not thought to contribute to the occurrence of the disorder. The first episode may be triggered by a life stressor.
