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the disorders | information chapter
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bipolar disorder / tim drake
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what is bipolar disorder?
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Bipolar Disorder is a mental illness characterized by extreme mood changes and energy levels. To be diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder a person must have experienced at least one episode of mania or hypomania and at least two weeks of Depression. Mania or Hypomania is the elevated mood part of Bipolar Disorder; whereas Depression is the low part of the disorder. A person who suffers from Bipolar Disorder will often go through two states, a high state and a low state.
The high state is Mania or Hypomania. Mania is diagnosed by elevated mood and irritability that lasts for a minimum of one week. During the Mania or Hypomania a person is often impulsive, has extremely high self-esteem, hypersexual, abnormally upbeat, jumpy, or wired, increased activities, energy and irritability, decreased need for sleep, talkative, racing thoughts, easily distracted, poor decision-making for example, going on shopping sprees, taking sexual risks or making foolish and unnecessary investments.
Mania or Hypomania can last from either a week to months depending on the severity of the episode. If it's severe enough it can put a person in the hospital because they can't come down from the high.
A low state is Depression or Major Depressive Disorder, Depression is diagnosed when a person has the symptoms of a depressive episode for two weeks. Symptoms may include depressed mood, loss of interest in activities that used to be enjoyable, either weight loss or weight gain, difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much, apathy or agitation, loss of energy, feelings of worthlessness and guilt, inability to concentrate, thoughts of suicide, or even a suicide attempt.
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schizoaffective disorder / dick grayson
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what is schizoaffective disorder?
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Schizoaffective disorder is when someone has the combination of schizophrenia and a mood disorder, most likely a type of bipolar disorder. They experience symptoms of both disorders. They would experience the paranoia, delusions, and hallucinations of schizophrenia but also the mood dependent behaviors caused by bipolar disorder. The highs and lows, mania and depression both occur with this type of disorder. This means the person who has this disorder would require therapy and medication for the remainder of their life.
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borderline personality disorder / jason todd and damian wayne
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what is borderline personality disorder?
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Borderline Personality Disorder (bpd) is a mental disorder characterized by instability in moods, behaviors, thoughts, and relationships. People with bpd may have difficulty managing their emotions and behaviors, and often experience unstable relationships with others, difficulty with identity, and suicidal behaviors. Symptoms of borderline personality disorder may include impulsivity, extreme emotional reactions, fear of abandonment, difficulty controlling emotions, and feelings of emptiness. Treatment for bpd often involves a combination of medication and talk therapy.
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depression / bruce wayne
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what is depression?
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Depression is a mental disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, low self-esteem, and loss of interest in activities that were once enjoyed. Symptoms of depression can include changes in sleep or appetite, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, thoughts of suicide, and social withdrawal. Depression can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetics, environment, and life events. Treatment for depression often involves a combination of medication, talk therapy, and lifestyle changes such as regular exercise and stress management.
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adhd / tim drake and dick grayson
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what is adhd?
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.Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd) is a mental disorder that affects the ability to concentrate, control impulses, and maintain focus. Symptoms of adhd include difficulty focusing, difficulty paying attention, restlessness, impulsivity, and disorganization. adhd is often treated with medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes such as regular exercise and sleep schedules.
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author's note !!
i hoped these brief descriptions of the disorders helped
if you don't know what each disorder already was !
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