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BATTLE OF BIPOLAR IN COLLEGE

BATTLE OF BIPOLAR IN COLLEGE

Bipolar disorder is the 6th leading cause of disability in the world. This is an alarming  time to change our attitude within the academic community, also society needs to be aware of mental health awareness. the median age of onset of bipolar disorder is 25 years. At that age nearly all are on their college campus, so it becomes very important to have a look at this post, students with bipolar disorder can get help to identify and can find help.


POINTS TO BE WORRIED

  • Bipolar disorder students have a high rate of a college dropout and drugs alcohol & suicide.


  • 50% of the untreated bipolar disorder people attempt suicide at least once, so it is very important to spread awareness for their early diagnosis and treatment.


  • Bipolar disorder can decrease more than half an individual’s chance of completing college.


  • Research says bipolar disorder most likely appear at the age of 19 to 25 the exact time when all are in college.


  • Scientists and medical professionals haven't found yet the reason behind disorder except for three points - stress/ genetic/ brain change.



What is bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder is a heavy and sudden mood swing. a disorder that has an effect on individuals’ moods. Generally, some people are very happy than others while some are a bit reserved. Some are a bit tempered some are talkative, some are emotional so emotions are not normal there.

Happiness, anger, sadness, anxiety, or fearfulness whenever a suddenly change mood like somebody who is generally reserved become a lot more happy, outgoing. that all are the effect of bipolar disorder.


2 phases of bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder occurs in 2 phases that is manic illness and depression.

Manic illness

manic illness is heavy or elevated mood swings that cause an increase amount of energy level

Ability to do work is high

Increased confidence level

Erratic talking

Feeling of power

Alcohol or drug abuse

Little need for sleep

High energy acute activity 

High sex drive

Aggression

Excessive good mood

If you are experiencing these symptoms over 7 days, its time to worry and call for treatment. In this phase of bipolar disorder, people unwell experience symptoms but when become well get back to complete normal as earlier.


Depression

Depression is the 2nd phase of bipolar disorder which pushes you in the well of negativity, where you experience persistent sad mood. Experiencing periods of depression, low energy, lethargic is common. Here are list below of symptoms 

The feeling of guilty, worthless, 

Lack of energy

Lost interest in activities that were once enjoyable l

Sadness

 Anxiety

Emptiness

Facing trouble in concentration

Hopelessness

Disturbance in sleeping

Suicidal thoughts or attempting suicide

These all are the symptoms of 2nd phase of bipolar disorder, if you are experiencing thse4s over 2 weeks, you need to be very serious about it. 


Effects of bipolar disorder in college 

Poor decision making 

Heavy mood swings of mania or hyper mania cause a lack of concentration and very poor judgment that leads to very poor decision making.


Trouble in focusing

In bipolar disorder, there is very heavy traffic of thoughts racing in mind causes trouble in paying attention while in classroom learning or in test.


Impulsive behavior

Making rash decisions due to your flaunting mind can lead students in trouble. Skip the class, interfere with classwork & going to an alcohol party or any other decision can be harmful to the students.


 Insomnia

Bipolar disorder in its 2nd phase of depression causes a persistent problem in falling asleep. Due to this you continuously lose concentration.


Felling of boundless energy

A student in the hyper mania phase feels overloaded energy, limitless energy. They feel they don't need to sleep enough in order to that they make a plan to go so far. Sleepless night affects their classroom learning as well as academic performance.


Treatment for bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder is the 6th leading cause of disability in the world, so it is very important to be a cure. College students' mental health is very much important as they are in their challenging time to become undergraduate to graduate. Therefore on campus and off-campus everywhere must be sources of treatment.


Mediation center

You need to go to the mediation center or seek peace and quiet. It helps to be focused and find yourself in all activities that you are doing.


Personal wellness tools

These tools include online tools like interesting research journals/blogs/articles. That helps you to manage your thought process & routine.


 APPS

Nowadays there are a lot of special feature types of software applications available online to help you... like in managing your daily routine, your sleeping habits, mood tracker, sleeping patterns, your physical health checkup.


Counselling center

Medical professionals can play a great role in your mood swings. They can be your supportive backbone as it says bipolar disorder can be treated by mutual support of patients and their counselor. You can feel free to ask any suggestion or can share what you wanted or what is your darkest secret.


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Anonymous said…
GOOD CONTENT
Keep it up
August 9, 2020 at 11:05 PM
Anonymous said…
good post
August 9, 2020 at 11:07 PM
Unknown said…
Exactly ..it's high time to be concern about mental health.
August 9, 2020 at 11:08 PM
Unknown said…
Good... Keep going👍
August 10, 2020 at 5:33 AM
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