presentation on bipolar
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An unusually high percentage of famous writers, poets, composers and artists have suffered from bipolar mood disorder. This presentation goes in depth.TRANSCRIPT
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Bipolar Mood Disorder The balancing act
The SA College of Applied Psychology
May 29, 2013
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What is BMD?
Fluctuates between deep depression and elation, irritability or anger
Affects relationships, work, finances, self- esteem
Extreme changes in mood, energy & behaviour
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Analogy of car
Mania – car without brakes Hyopmania – speeding Mixed mood – stop/start driving Depression – Lights are out. Car is stuck.
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Different types of BMD Bipolar 1 – one episode of mania (1/52) Bipolar 2 – hypomania (4/7) & MDD Cyclothymia – Mood swings for 2 years,
fluctuating between hypomania & minor depression
Schizo-affective disorder - recurring mood swings, alternating, or occurring with psychotic features.
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Mania/Hypomania & Depression Little sleep Extremely optimistic High risk taking Excessive spending Racing thoughts High libido Excessive talkativeness Irritable, angry Rages Illusions of grandeur
Sleep problems Sad and blue, crying
spells Can’t make decisions Unable to enjoy things Slowed down, or agitated Low energy, tired Pessimistic, indifferent Feels worthless, guilty Suicidal thoughts
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Mixed (dysphoric) mood Irritable, angry, agitated & depressed Common – 40% of BP patients Common in children & teenagers with BP Can be misdiagnosed as agitated depression or
borderline personality disorder Increase in suicidal thoughts & behaviour Common with substance abuse & neurological
disorders
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Rapid cycling 20% of people with BMD At least four episodes per annum Several mood changes per day possible Can be triggered by anti-depressant
treatment More common in women and children
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Who gets BMD?
Equal no of males and females Bipolar 1: 1% of population (more
common in men) Bipolar 2 & other sub-types: 4 – 6.4% Bipolar 2 – more common in women Mean age of first symptoms – 18.7 years
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Famous people with bipolar
Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D Roosevelt, Winston Churchill (Bipolar 2)
Mozart, Schumann Michelangelo, Vincent van Goch Ernest Hemingway, Christopher Isherwood Lord Byron, Sylvia Plath, Virginia Woolf
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Causes of BMD
Genes (many involved) 1 parent with a psychiatric diagnosis - child
has 10 – 25% risk of a psychiatric disorder 2 parents – 25 – 50% chance of psychiatric
disorder
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Triggers Lack of sleep (can trigger mania) Stress (e.g. deadlines; relationship
problems) Loss (death, divorce, loss of job) Change in seasons (autumn & spring) Medication (e.g. SSRIs to treat depression)
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Problems with diagnosis Patients present when depressed Doctors don’t ask right questions Substance abuse, suicide attempts, psycho-
social problems with both BP1 & 2 Bipolar teens may be misdiagnosed with
conduct disorder, ADHD or schizophrenia Some drugs and medical conditions mimic
BMD type symptoms
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Organic causes of symptoms Drugs – e.g. steroids, disulfiram Neurological factors – MS, CNS tumours,
epilepsy, Huntington’s, closed head injury Metabolic factors – thyroid, adrenal
disorder B12 deficiency Infections – AIDS dementia,
neurosyphillis, influenza
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Course of illness Pre-morbid cyclothymic temperament Early age, rapid, and postpartum onset Recurrences Mean age of first treatment – 22 years Mean age of first hospitalisation – 25.8 y Cycling increases with each episode
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Co-morbid conditions Substance abuse, alcoholism – 60% of
patients (worse outcome and increased risk of suicide)
Anxiety disorders – e.g. generalised anxiety disorder, OCD, panic disorder
ADD / ADHD Borderline personality disorder
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Treatment for BMD Medication Psycho-education (doctor, therapist,
internet, literature, support group) Psychotherapy Support groups Lifestyle management
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Medication Lithium Mood stabilisers / anti-convulsants (valproic
acid; carbamezapine; lamotrigine) Atypical anti-psychotics (Zyprexa,
Seroquel, Risperdal, Clozapine) Side-effect problems with some drugs – e.g.
weight gain, hair loss)
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Psychotherapy
Cognitive therapy (to manage negative thoughts, poor self-esteem, denial)
Mindfulness therapy Interpersonal, marital & family therapy Least successful therapy – psychodynamic
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Lifestyle management Regular hours for sleep Diet – balanced, portion control Staying off alcohol / other substances Supplements – folic acid & Omega 3 Regular exercise Relaxation techniques
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Major challenges for patients Tolerating side-effects of meds Stopping addictions Managing blips and relapses Keeping to a routine – e.g. hours of sleep Doing exercise Strained relationships & isolation Employment and financial problems
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How caregivers can help Understand the condition. Don’t confuse symptoms with personality. Accompany loved ones to appointments if poss. Be patient. It takes time to find right meds. Encourage & empower person with BMD. Have clear boundaries. Avoid co-dependent behaviour. Contract when you need to intervene.
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ConclusionsBipolar spectrum disorder – the future Ongoing research New insights Earlier diagnosis and treatment leading to better
outcomes Gradual improvement in meds with less side-
effects More understanding of BMD in children
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For further Information
SADAG – 0800 70 80 90Email: [email protected]
Joburg Bipolar Support Group – 011 485 2406
Email: [email protected]