Have Problem Behavior Syndrome
My Stepson and my Husband both have Problem behavior syndrome along with Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder because of self-medicating both became addicted to drugs and alcohol and have repeatedly broken the law in order to supply
Like many other problems, Problem behavior syndrome is hard to diagnose. There are no physical symptoms or discrepancies in the body that are observable or measurable. Behavior problems are therefore recognized by observing behavior patterns in the youngster over a period of time. In addition to these general symptoms of a Problem behavior syndrome, there are other symptoms characteristic of more specific behavior disorders such as ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder, Bipolar disorder and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder). Some time young children act badly, occasional aggression, temper tantrums, and disobedience of parents and teachers is a normal part of growing up (Long, 2007). Developing a steady approach to diagnosis in the area of problem behavior is thus filled with difficulty and not without controversy, since many ‘problems or disorders’ are hard to define and assign to a single medical condition or ‘syndrome’
Bipolar disorder is a condition in which people go back and forth between periods of a very good or irritable mood and depression. The "mood swings" between mania and depression can be very quick.
Bipolar disorder affects men and women equally. It usually starts between ages 15 - 25. The exact cause is unknown, but it occurs more often in relatives of people with bipolar disorder.
Types of bipolar disorder: * People with bipolar disorder type I have had at least one manic episode and periods of major depression. In the past, bipolar disorder type I was called manic depression. * People with bipolar disorder type II have never had full mania. Instead they experience periods of high energy levels and impulsiveness that are not as extreme as mania (called hypomania).
Like many other problems, Problem behavior syndrome is hard to diagnose. There are no physical symptoms or discrepancies in the body that are observable or measurable. Behavior problems are therefore recognized by observing behavior patterns in the youngster over a period of time. In addition to these general symptoms of a Problem behavior syndrome, there are other symptoms characteristic of more specific behavior disorders such as ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder, Bipolar disorder and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder). Some time young children act badly, occasional aggression, temper tantrums, and disobedience of parents and teachers is a normal part of growing up (Long, 2007). Developing a steady approach to diagnosis in the area of problem behavior is thus filled with difficulty and not without controversy, since many ‘problems or disorders’ are hard to define and assign to a single medical condition or ‘syndrome’
Bipolar disorder is a condition in which people go back and forth between periods of a very good or irritable mood and depression. The "mood swings" between mania and depression can be very quick.
Bipolar disorder affects men and women equally. It usually starts between ages 15 - 25. The exact cause is unknown, but it occurs more often in relatives of people with bipolar disorder.
Types of bipolar disorder: * People with bipolar disorder type I have had at least one manic episode and periods of major depression. In the past, bipolar disorder type I was called manic depression. * People with bipolar disorder type II have never had full mania. Instead they experience periods of high energy levels and impulsiveness that are not as extreme as mania (called hypomania).
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