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Carleigh Charmo, Briceyda Pineda, Karen Pozo, Kimberly Pritchett
Bipolar Disorder and its Effects on the Family
Lowered self esteem
Thoughts of suicide or attempt
Decreased or increased appetite
Disturbed sleep
Feeling of worthlessness
Social withdrawal
Energy
Concentration
Anhedonia
Inflated self esteem
Euphoria
Sleep
Restless
Flight of ideas
Concentration
Hyperactive
Risk taking
Intrusive
Inappropriate laughing
Duration of a few days
to months
• Bipolar disorder consists of periods of mania and depression, which have distinct behaviors
• This disorder may have significant effects on the individual and on family dynamics
• Nurses have a role in educating the patient and their family concerning bipolar disorder
Danielle is a 45 year old woman who was found by police going 80mph down main street. She claims to be the president's personal video assistant. Police take her to the ED and she is admitted involuntarily to the acute inpatient psych unit. Danielle's husband Roger says she has been depressed off and on since she was 25 and for the past 6 months he's noticed she has been eating less. Her temper is also short with the children. In an interview, the patient uses pressured speech and dismisses her husband's concerns. Her make-up is extravagant and her clothes are bold. (Mohr, 2013).