https://padlet.com/sdelacruz73/k8teikis4ies Sara Dela Cruz + Ben Kerstetter en-us 2019-10-04 16:20:52 UTC 2019-10-07 16:39:49 UTC hello@padlet.com sdelacruz73 https://padlet.com/sdelacruz73/k8teikis4ies/wish/393660725 -https://www.healthline.com/health/bipolar-disorder/long-term-effects-on-the-body#bipolar-disorder-effects https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/bipolar-disorder/index.shtml
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bipolar-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20355955
-https://www.webmd.com/bipolar-disorder/default.htm
- https://www.webmd.com/bipolar-disorder/ss/slideshow-celebrities-bipolar-disorder
-https://www.namikenosha.org/bipolar-disorder.html
-Teenmentalhealth.org 

]]> 2019-10-04 16:26:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sdelacruz73/k8teikis4ies/wish/393660725 sdelacruz73 https://padlet.com/sdelacruz73/k8teikis4ies/wish/393662984 You're not alone! Many others have bipolar disorder including...
-Carrie Fischer
-Demi Lovato
-Mariah Carey
-Mel Gibson
-Ernest Hemingway]]> 2019-10-04 16:29:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sdelacruz73/k8teikis4ies/wish/393662984 bkerstetter20 https://padlet.com/sdelacruz73/k8teikis4ies/wish/393663303 Bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness) is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, and activity. This disorder may also impact daily tasks.

- Some bipolar disorder symptoms are similar to other illnesses, which can make it hard for a doctor to make a diagnosis.

]]> 2019-10-04 16:30:19 UTC https://padlet.com/sdelacruz73/k8teikis4ies/wish/393663303 sdelacruz73 https://padlet.com/sdelacruz73/k8teikis4ies/wish/393664900 - Very little energy
-  Feeling empty or hopeless
- Difficulty sleeping
- Trouble concentrating
- Forgetful
- Thoughts of death or suicide]]> 2019-10-04 16:33:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sdelacruz73/k8teikis4ies/wish/393664900 sdelacruz73 https://padlet.com/sdelacruz73/k8teikis4ies/wish/393668403 - Lots of energy
- Feeling elated
- Talking really fast
- Constantly agitated
- Does risky things
- Trouble sleeping

]]> 2019-10-04 16:38:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sdelacruz73/k8teikis4ies/wish/393668403 bkerstetter20 https://padlet.com/sdelacruz73/k8teikis4ies/wish/394551094 What people can do:
-Take medication (Make sure to ask your doctor about it first!)
-Try sleep medication
-Psychotherapy exercises: Cognitive behavior therapy, family-focused therapy, etc
-See if family notice anything wrong with you, as you might not notice anything

Ways you can get help:
-Your first step should be to contact your doctor.
-A doctor can then run further tests to try to determine if you really have bipolar disorder, or how it had been caused.
-Finally, you can be referred to a psychiatrist; a psychiatrist will be more experienced and can help treat you]]> 2019-10-07 16:09:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sdelacruz73/k8teikis4ies/wish/394551094 sdelacruz73 https://padlet.com/sdelacruz73/k8teikis4ies/wish/394551281 - The person may not notice that anything is wrong, but family and friends may recognize the mood swings

]]> 2019-10-07 16:09:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sdelacruz73/k8teikis4ies/wish/394551281 sdelacruz73 https://padlet.com/sdelacruz73/k8teikis4ies/wish/394560508 2019-10-07 16:23:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sdelacruz73/k8teikis4ies/wish/394560508 bkerstetter20 https://padlet.com/sdelacruz73/k8teikis4ies/wish/394560917 Here are some the potential consequences of leaving bipolar disorder untreated:

-Feeling generally more tired and slow, less energy, low self esteem
-Suicidal thoughts or actions
-Higher risk of heart disease, migraines, diabetes, thyroid disease, obesity]]> 2019-10-07 16:23:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sdelacruz73/k8teikis4ies/wish/394560917 sdelacruz73 https://padlet.com/sdelacruz73/k8teikis4ies/wish/394563898 - Bipolar disorder affects approximately 5.7 million adult Americans, or about 2.6% of the U.S. population age 18 and older every year
- Other research findings indicate that women with bipolar disorder may have more depressive episodes and more mixed episodes than men
- Bipolar disorder results in 9.2 years reduction in expected life span, and as many as one in five patients with bipolar disorder completes suicide]]> 2019-10-07 16:28:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sdelacruz73/k8teikis4ies/wish/394563898 bkerstetter20 https://padlet.com/sdelacruz73/k8teikis4ies/wish/394567671 2019-10-07 16:32:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sdelacruz73/k8teikis4ies/wish/394567671 sdelacruz73 https://padlet.com/sdelacruz73/k8teikis4ies/wish/394568452 - Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness
- Loss of interest in daily activities
- Anger or irritability]]> 2019-10-07 16:33:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sdelacruz73/k8teikis4ies/wish/394568452 sdelacruz73 https://padlet.com/sdelacruz73/k8teikis4ies/wish/394569573 - Looking for a way to kill oneself
- Withdrawing or feeling isolated
- Displaying extreme mood swings]]> 2019-10-07 16:35:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sdelacruz73/k8teikis4ies/wish/394569573 bkerstetter20 https://padlet.com/sdelacruz73/k8teikis4ies/wish/394569629 2019-10-07 16:35:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sdelacruz73/k8teikis4ies/wish/394569629 sdelacruz73 https://padlet.com/sdelacruz73/k8teikis4ies/wish/394571614 - Having a first-degree relative, such as a parent or sibling, with bipolar disorder
- Periods of high stress, such as the death of a loved one or other traumatic event
- Drug or alcohol abuse

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