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Can People Recover From Bipolar Disorder?

(”With the right treatment and support, you can live well with a bipolar disorder diagnosis.”)

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In the past, know as manic-depressive disorder, Bipolar disorder is a difficult condition for those experiencing the problem but can be managed if the individual sticks to a prescribed treatment plan.
“Bipolar disorder actually presents as two varieties: Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2. (follow the link for more information)   Bipolar I disorder most commonly consists of episodes of depression and episodes of mania, while Bipolar 2 disorder most commonly consists of episodes of depression and episodes of hypomania, McCutcheon (the interviews psychiatrist in the article) explains. Hypomania is a mood that’s elevated above normal but not to the level of full mania.”  The article provides many useful examples that aid in the understanding of the disorder and also focuses on treatment for a positive outcome.

“Treatment for bipolar disorder includes education about the disorder, medication management and psychotherapy, McCutcheon adds.

Still, living well with bipolar can be challenging, and “people often face serious impairment in functioning,…  However, it’s entirely possible to get better over time if you stick with the treatment plan and self-care advice your doctor provides.”

This article is excellent and can be used as a resource in conjunction with the textbook chapters on abnormal behavior, psychopathology, and treatment.

SOURCE

U.S. News and World Reports, July 30, 2021, by Elaine K. Howley

LINK TO RESOURCE

https://health.usnews.com/health-care/conditions/articles/can-people-recover-from-bipolar-disorder

(Tiny URL)  https://tinyurl.com/bd33h774

CLASS DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

•What is Bipolar Disorder?

•Bipolar disorder is classified as Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2.  What is the difference?

•According to the article, why is Bipolar disorder difficult to diagnose?

•If a patient/client “sticks” to the prescribed medications and treatments, what is the likely outcome for that individual experiencing the disorder?