[header] How to explain bipolar disorder to others [title] Introduce bipolar disorder by explaining intense moods. [step] Bipolar disorder is characterized by intense mood swings. If someone has never heard of bipolar disorder, they may be confused as to how it affects someone.
[header] How to explain bipolar disorder to others [title] Introduce bipolar disorder by explaining intense moods. [step] Bipolar disorder is characterized by intense mood swings. If someone has never heard of bipolar disorder, they may be confused as to how it affects someone.
Tell your doctor if your patient is manic, nervous, restless, or chaotic. [substeps] Talk about the intensity of these moods with a medical practitioner first. To start off explaining the basics, begin by letting them know bipolar patients experience intense moods. [substeps] Say something like, " bipolar disorder results in intense shifts in moods. Explain that bipolar disorder is the normal result of the menstrual cycle, in particular that it is present during menstruation. [substeps] Try saying, " my moods are due to unpleasant events or low energy. [substeps] A sufferer may express mood swings by saying, " i feel nauseous, sad, and excited, but my mood is constant. " at the same time, an individual may create thoughts such as, " this depresses me.