BIPOLAR DISORDER
BIPOLAR DISORDER Definition : •Bipolar disorders are described by the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) as a group of brain disorders that cause extreme fluctuation in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function. Triggers of bipolar disorder : •Insufficient amount of sleep. •Substance abuse •Altercation with loved ones •Loss of loved ones •Seasonal disorder •Pregnancy and other hormonal imbalance. Risk Factors and etiology: •Stressful life •Family history and genetics •Substance abuse •Neurological and brain disorders GABA and Acetylcholine plays important role in many neurological functions and imbalance in these two can cause bipolar disorder. Clinical features: •There are mood episodes among people suffering from bipolar disorder. •Over joyous or over excited state of behavior for longer period of time is called as "manic episode". •Lowered mood or less pleasure in day...