Kay Redfield Jamison’s‚ ‘An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness’ is a first person memoir about the author’s life and struggles with having manic-depressive illness‚ or bi-polar disorder. It is an eye-opening read‚ as well as one that is much easier to read rather than a textbook or essay on the subject. She discusses her experiences with bi-polar‚ as well as the issues of taking lithium‚ and being a psychologist with the disorder. The first few chapters of the book are about her childhood
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primitive to its mature form is part of the developmental transition from the paranoid-schizoid to the depressive position. 2- According to Ms. Klien‚ the manic defenses defend against the uncomfortable effects of depression. While in the phase of depression‚ a persons thoughts and physical movement slow down greatly‚ the opposite happens in the manic phase. When a person loves and hates an object at the same time‚ due to its bad a good side‚ they can’t cope with hurting the object‚ therefore they return
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bipolar disorder‚ including Bipolar I Disorder‚ Bipolar II Disorder‚ Cyclothymic Disorder‚ and Other Specified and Unspecified Bipolar and Related Disorders. Bipolar I Disorder often involves manic episodes lasting a minimum of 7 days‚ depressive stages can also occur lasting a minimum of 2 weeks‚ depressive and manic conditions can occur at the same time. Bipolar II Disorder is a pattern of depressive and hypomanic
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because bipolar disorder is a mood disorder and mental illness. In the article‚ “The Emotional‚ Physical‚ and Mental Effects of Bipolar Disorder” (Trey‚ 2010) stated that‚ “Bipolar Disorder is generally characterized by extreme cycles of depressed and manic behaviors” (Para 1). Symptoms that people often report to their physicians are depression‚ guilt‚ being easily agitated and irritable. They also described having a sense of helplessness‚ being worthless‚ and abandonment (Trey‚ 2010). Many people that
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issue at the time‚ divides affective disorders into 2 categories: unipolar and bipolar. Those with unipolar disorders only experience depressive episodes. Individuals with bipolar disorder experience episodes of mania‚ as well as depression‚ or only manic episodes. The distinction between the two has been evidenced in things such as different responses to medication and concurrence in twins. Psychological testing may be another way in which the disorders can be discriminated. Previous research has found
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acknowledge mental illness and its effects commonly incorporating Witchcraft and other Supernatural occurances to explain what is currently recognized as mental illness. Bipolar disorder or manic depression is a mood disorder that causes mood swings that enter a high phase and a low phase. The high phase is known as “manic” where the individual speaks at a very fast pace‚ with energetic movements. Their energy contribute ever so greatly to their thoughts and self-esteem affecting it positively. While the
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A Portrayal of Bipolar I Disorder: “Mr. Jones” “Mr. Jones” is a 1993 film featuring Richard Gere as the manic-depressive eponymous character. Despite having been in and out of treatment facilities for twenty years‚ Jones happily embraces his grandiose personality and zest for adventure. The audience is introduced to Mr. Jones on the heels of a manic episode‚ which leads to his arrest and admittance into a mental hospital. As the film progresses we learn of the extent of Jones’ illness through
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Bipolar Disorder By Elliott Subervi Bipolar Disorder “Bipolar disorder is a condition in which people experience abnormally elevated (manic or hypomanic) and abnormally depressed states for short‚ or significant periods of time; in a way that interferes with functioning .(web‚Md) Bipolar disorder has been estimated to affect more than 5 million Americans—about 3 out of every 100 adults. [2] It affects people without regard to age‚ race‚ ethnicity‚ gender‚ education or occupation. Not everyone
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Place yourself in the position of an external consultant who has researched the case. Write a proposal of no more than 1000 words outlining what you consider to be the key cultural management issues covered in your case study. Your proposal the cover the following: * • A summary outlining your understanding of the case study * • Analysis using theories covered in lectures‚ tutorials‚ readings‚ the textbook and * other relevant information including key data from the case study
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behavioral changes‚ bipolar chromosomes‚ and the genetic aspect of bipolar disorder. Bipolar Disorder is recognized by the manic and depressive episodes that a person will experience when the medication is not working. The American Psychiatric Association has made and published a list that details the symptoms of a person when they are in their manic period. During the manic period at least three of the following are present symptoms: Inflated self esteem or grandiosity‚ decreased need for sleep
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