What does BPAD mean? What is the full form of BPAD?
The Full Form of BPAD is Bipolar affective disorder.
A serious mental illness characterized by extreme mood swings.
Very common (More than 3 million cases per year in US)
Doesn’t require lab test or imaging
Treatment from medical professional advised
Can last several years or be lifelong
A mental disorder caused by structural and functional changes in the brain or changes in genes. Affected individuals experience episodes of depression and episodes of mania. Bipolar disorder lasts for a lifetime, with treatments aiming at managing the symptoms by psychotherapy and medication.
Symptoms
Symptoms can last over a period of few weeks, months, or even years.
Manic phase is characterized by:
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Extreme happiness, hopefulness, and excitement
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Irritability, anger, fits of rage and hostile behavior
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Restlessness
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Agitation
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Rapid speech
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Poor concentration and judgment
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Increased energy
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Less need for sleep
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Unusually high sex drive
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Setting unrealistic goals
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Paranoia
The depressive phase may include:
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Sadness and crying
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Feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, and guilt
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Loss of energy
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Loss of interest or pleasure in everyday activities
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Trouble concentrating and making decisions
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Irritability
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Need for more sleep or sleeplessness
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Change in appetite
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Weight loss/gain
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Suicidal thoughts and attempts at suicide
BPAD
means
Bipolar affective disorder
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