Bi Polar Disorder by Ahmer Ali

2. Bi Polar Disorder ?
 Bi Polar Disorder is a
Mental Illness in which
mood swings between
Mania and Depression
 When you feel up is
Mania
 When You Feel Down
is Depression

3. Symptoms …
Mania and Depression
 Mania Symptoms
 happiness,
 excitement,
 restlessness,
 increased energy,
 less need for sleep,
 racing thoughts,
 Depression
Symptoms
 Low Energy,
 Loss of interest in
activities
 increased need for
sleep,
 difficulty making
decisions,

4. Effect of Bi Polar Disorder ?
 Loss Self Esteem
 Judgment
 Energy Level
 Memory
 Concentratation
 Drink Too Much
Alcohol
 Take Drugs
 Thought of Suicide
 (People with bipolar disorder
are 10 to 20 times more likely
to commit suicide)

5. Myth and Facts About Bi Polar Disorder ?
(Can a Person live happy life with Bi Polar
Disorder )
 Many people with bipolar disorder
have successful careers, happy
family lives, and satisfying
relationships. Living with bipolar
disorder is challenging. But with
treatment, healthy coping skills, and
a solid support system, you can live
live Happy Life.

6. Type of Bi Polar Disorder ?
 There are several Type of Bi Polar
Disorder .
 Bi Polar Disorder i
 Bi Polar Disorder ii
 Mixed Bi Polar
 Rapid Cycle Bi Polar

7. Type of Bi Polar Disorder
 Bi Polar Disorder I
 A Person effected by Bi Polar Disorder I has had at least
one manic episode in his or her life.
 Bi Polar Disorder ii
 Bi Polar ii is similar as Bi Polar, with mood cycling
between high and low over time.
 Rapid Cycling
 In Rapid Cycling person with Bi Bipolar experience four of
more episodes of mania or depression in one year.
 10% or 20% with bipolar have rapid cycling.
 Mixed Bi Polar Disorder
 Person Experience both Mania and Depression.

8. Causes of Bi Polar Disorder
Ganetic
 The Cause of Bi Polar is not
entirely known.
 But it can be
Genetic,neurochemical,and
environmental factor ,
 And First Genetic Linkage
finding for mania in 1969.
 if one parent has bipolar
disorder, there is a 10 per cent
chance that his or her child will
develop the illness
 If both parents have bipolar
disorder illness rises to 40 per
cent.

9. Causes of Bi Polar Disorder
Brain Chemical
 But Current Research is
that it is biological
disorder that is found in
specific part of brain
 It is due to malfunction
of the neurotransmitter (
Chemical Messenger in
Brain)

10. Factors that may increase the risk of
developing bipolar disorder
 Having a first-degree relative, such as a
parent or sibling, with bipolar disorder
 Periods of high stress
 Drug or alcohol abuse
 Major life changes, such as the death of
a loved one or other traumatic
experiences

11. Precaution…
 Medication
 It is the corner stone for
bipolar treatment
 It can help you to minimize
high and lows of bipolar
disorder
 Keep symptoms under
control

12. Precaution
 Psychotherapy
 It can help you how to cope with difficult and
unforgettable feeling
 Repair you relationship
 Manage Stress
 Regulate you mood
 Education
 It is the key component for bipolar disorder
 Knowledge about your illness
 The more you know about illness you will be avoid
problems and deals with setbacks.

13. Medicaton
 Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
 Quetiapine (Seroquel)
 Risperidone (Risperdal)
 Ariprazole (Abilify)
 Ziprasidone (Geodon)
 Clozapine (Clozaril)

14. Medication…
 Zyprexa(olanzipine)
 It is used to treat mania episode
of bi polar disorder it may taken
orally or injection
 Lithium
 A mood stabilizer medication
used to treat bipolar disorder
(manic - depression)

15. Medication…
 Clozapine (Clozaril)
 Clozapine is an anti-psychotic
medication that works by
blocking receptors in the brain
for several neurotransmitters
(chemicals that nerves use to
communicate with each other
 Ariprazole (Abilify)
 Abilify is used to treat
symptoms of psychotic
conditions such as
schizophrenia and bipolar
disorder (manic depression).

16. Prepared by : Ahmer Ali