Bipolar disorder

[GunturCucumber]

12 minutes ago, GunturGongura said:

THE COURSE TIMETABLE

The following timetable for the course has been designed to maintain the continuity of practice. For best results students are advised to follow it as closely as possible.

 

4:00 am		Morning wake-up bell
4:30-6:30 am		Meditate in the hall or in your room
6:30-8:00 am		Breakfast break
8:00-9:00 am		Group meditation in the hall
9:00-11:00 am		Meditate in the hall or in your room according to the teacher's instructions
11:00-12:00 noon		Lunch break
12noon-1:00 pm		Rest and interviews with the teacher
1:00-2:30 pm		Meditate in the hall or in your room
2:30-3:30 pm		Group meditation in the hall
3:30-5:00 pm		Meditate in the hall or in your own room according to the teacher's instructions
5:00-6:00 pm		Tea break
6:00-7:00 pm		Group meditation in the hall
7:00-8:15 pm		Teacher's Discourse in the hall
8:15-9:00 pm		Group meditation in the hall
9:00-9:30 pm		Question time in the hall
9:30 pm		Retire to your own room--Lights out

 

 

Pathith kaburl seppindi saal thee iga

[jitender66667]

SOURCE

http://ajitvadakayil.blogspot.com/search?q=bipolar

 

for a person with Bipolar affective disorder (BPAD) it is important that at least one person he is in contact with daily ( at home and at work ) knows his condition.

 

it is also important that he knows what i am gonna write here.

 

Bipolar disorder cannot currently be identified through a blood test or a brain scan.

 

you must maintain a diary where you must write how you feel daily. this diary where about must be known to the person at home.

 

The clinical history should be taken from both the patient and this diary reader home relation or friend as a patient who is in a manic episode will not be able to give an objective view of their condition and risk taking behaviour. The doctor will be looking for several important pieces of information in the history.

 

(BPAD) is a psychological illness that involves severe mood swings. These mood swings take the form of depression or mania.

 

BPAD is a lifelong condition, as of now.

 

 

Clinical depression symptoms seen with bipolar disorder include:

 

Social withdrawal

Decreased appetite and weight loss, or overeating and weight gain

Difficulty concentrating, remembering, and making decisions

Excessive crying

Fatigue, decreased energy, being "slowed down"

Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness

Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism

Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities that were once enjoyed, including sex

Persistently sad, anxious, or "empty" moods

Restlessness, irritability

Thoughts of death or suicide, suicide attempts

Feeling hopeless, sad, or empty.

Irritability

Changes in sleep patterns

 

 

Clinical mania symptoms seen with bipolar disorder include:

 

Inappropriate elation

Inappropriate irritability

Inappropriate social behavior

Increased sexual desire

Increased talking speed and/or volume

Markedly increased energy

Poor judgment

Feeling unusually “high” and optimistic

Unrealistic, grandiose beliefs about one’s abilities or powers

Sleeping very little, but feeling extremely energetic

Racing thoughts; jumping quickly from one idea to the next

Highly distractible, unable to concentrate

Impaired judgment and impulsiveness

Acting recklessly without thinking about the consequences

Delusions and hallucinations

Overly inflated self-esteem

Very active, moving around very quickly

Recklessly spending money

Over-familiar or recklessly critical with other people

Less inhibited in general.

 

 

On average, a person is free of symptoms for about five years between the first and second episodes. As time goes on, the interval between episodes may shorten, especially in cases in which treatment is discontinued too soon.

  

this is a predominantly biological disorder that occurs in a specific part of the brain and is due to a malfunction of the neurotransmitters (chemical messengers in the brain).

 

modern doctors like to say that this is hereditary due to faulty genes.

 

With Rapid Cycling the patient changes from depression to manic at least 4 times a year and episodes of depression and mania are short.

 

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Capt. Ajit Vadakayil

 

August 16, 2013 at 11:36 AM

 

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Living with untreated bipolar disorder can lead to problems in everything from your career to your relationships to your health.

 

Treatment for bipolar disorder may include the use of mood stabilizers such as lithium. Lithium reduces the risk of suicide, self-harm, and death in people with bipolar disorder.

 

Lithium can be used to treat both manic and depressive episodes.

 

Lithium dose strength can be decided only by a qualified psychiatrist, on the basis of blood tests – too low and it won't work, too high and it becomes toxic.

 

If you become dehydrated, the level of Lithium in your blood will rise, and you will be more likely to get side-effects, or even toxic effects. It can take three months or longer for Lithium to work properly.

 

Since bipolar disorder is a chronic, relapsing illness, it’s important to continue treatment even when you’re feeling better.

 

With proper medication individuals with bipolar disorder can live full and satisfying lives.

 

With understanding of own condition, maintaing an objective and truthful personal diary , healthy coping skills, and a solid support system, you manage BPAD.

 

Doctors dont like to tell your details of this mental condition. At the same time he decides what to do on the basis of info retrieved from you or your home relative.

 

You can help control your symptoms by exercising regularly, doing yoga, having a healthy gut by eating right , getting enough sleep, monitoring your moods and keeping stress to a minimum.

 

The following signs suggest that your Lithium level is too high. Contact your doctor immediately if you or your home relative notic:

 

---you feel very thirsty

--you have bad diarrhoea or vomiting

---obvious shaking of your hands and legs

---twitching of your muscles

---you get muddled or confused.

 

People with bipolar disorder often have thyroid gland problems. Lithium treatment may also cause low thyroid levels in some people.

In some cases, lithium can cause side effects such as:

 

--Restlessness

--Dry mouth

--Bloating or indigestion

--Acne

--Unusual discomfort to cold temperatures

--Joint or muscle pain

--Brittle nails or hair.

 

if your have a good support from your home relative/ office mate , he will :--

 

--Offer emotional support, understanding, patience, and encouragement

 

-- he will be a good listener.

 

-- he knows the content of what i write here.

 

Talk to your friend or relative and listen carefully

 

-- keep you happy and occupied.

 

-- give you encouragement and NOT get upset by your behavior and point fingers at you.

 

 -- make sure you do NOT harm yourself.

 

--know your doctor's mobile number and clinic address.

 

-- MAKE SURE YOU TAKE YOUR MEDICATION.

 

 

It is estimated that a person with bipolar disorder will have an average of eight to nine mood episodes during his or her lifetime.

 

your live in relative or friend must know the warning signs of suicide like :-

 

--Talking about death, self-harm, or suicide.

--Feeling worthless or like a burden to others.

-- Acting recklessly, as if one has a “death wish”

-- Putting affairs in order for saying final goodbye.

--- Seeking out weapons or pills that could be used to commit suicide.

 

MRI findings that abnormal modulation at the amygdala ( a buzz word nowadays so maybe I may put a post on this later ) contributes to poor emotional regulation and mood symptoms.

 

If you shoot two arrow and it passing through a man's eye and ear --they will meet at his amygdala. you can stimulate your own amygdala with your own imagination, and then laugh uncontrollably--

 

Whaaaa ?

 

Yeah!!

 

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Capt. Ajit Vadakayil

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Traditional anti-depressant medication should not be used in BPAD as this medication can bring on episodes of mania or hypomania and cause severe mood swings.

 

In extreme cases ECT can also be tried. In this therapy the patient is put to sleep and then a controlled dose of electricity is applied to the patient's head.

 

Again, keep stress in check, as cortisol is NO good.

 

If you know how to draw a graph — you can put your own mental index in your diary in a curve or a number from MINUS 5 ( depression ) to ZERO ( normal ) to PLUS 5 ( mania )..

 

capt ajit vadakayil

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[Quickgun_murugan]

8 hours ago, VadaGaali said:

A person whom I know  has bipolar disorder. He always stays restless and can't focus on serious things. He is also insomniac. He says that he is feeling worthless and is afraid of how he would manage rest of his life. He thought changing place might make him feel better so came to do Masters here. He is not a dull student but as I said, he is always restless. He is prone to escapism and procrastinates. Some of his friends including me suggested him to consult a psychologist and he did and got to know that he has bipolar disorder. That doc prescribed him some anti depressants. He feels better but still feels restless at times. He has high aspirations but still he is feeling hopeless. 

What do you guys suggest for him in this situation? I am really worried about him as we both are friends since long and I'm not able to help him in anyway.

nen kuda ilaage unta.. em kadu.. ave sardukuntaay;;; \

[Quickgun_murugan]

1 hour ago, GunturGongura said:

THE COURSE TIMETABLE

The following timetable for the course has been designed to maintain the continuity of practice. For best results students are advised to follow it as closely as possible.

 

4:00 am		Morning wake-up bell
4:30-6:30 am		Meditate in the hall or in your room
6:30-8:00 am		Breakfast break
8:00-9:00 am		Group meditation in the hall
9:00-11:00 am		Meditate in the hall or in your room according to the teacher's instructions
11:00-12:00 noon		Lunch break
12noon-1:00 pm		Rest and interviews with the teacher
1:00-2:30 pm		Meditate in the hall or in your room
2:30-3:30 pm		Group meditation in the hall
3:30-5:00 pm		Meditate in the hall or in your own room according to the teacher's instructions
5:00-6:00 pm		Tea break
6:00-7:00 pm		Group meditation in the hall
7:00-8:15 pm		Teacher's Discourse in the hall
8:15-9:00 pm		Group meditation in the hall
9:00-9:30 pm		Question time in the hall
9:30 pm		Retire to your own room--Lights out

 

 

 

[VadaGaali]

@jitender66667 Verry good post. Thanks for sharing.

 

[VadaGaali]

45 minutes ago, Quickgun_murugan said:

nen kuda ilaage unta.. em kadu.. ave sardukuntaay;;; \