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Rachel Poley Presentation
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My Mom's
Diagnosis
Rachel Poley
Divorce and separation
Family History
Family
Death and Loss
In 2016 My uncle john commited suicide
THis was only a couple months after my uncle chuck had passed
Admitted in the state hospital
2016
Was originally admitted for a 72 hour stay but extended her time twice and left after three weeks
What is Bipolar disorder?
Bipolar
"Bipolar disorder is an intermittent to chronic psychiatric disorder characterized by recurring episodes of severe depressive illness and at least 1 episode of mania or hypomania"
Robert M. Post
Affected 2.3 million Americans in 2019
How it Affects My Mom
AFFECTS
- Getting mad at little things
- Cannot handle stress
- Severe bouts of depression
- Overanalyzing
- Struggles with trusting people
Pattern of Illness
A study found that, "during the year these patients had depressive symptoms for an average of 121 days compared 40 days for mania or hypomania"
Study
Robert M. Post
Being Careful
LIFE
- Always responding to text and calls
- No arguing or bickering
- Trying not to hurt her feelings
- Behaving with my sister when we are around her
DOing her Best
MOM
Work Cited
WORk
Post, Robert M. “The Impact of Bipolar Depression.” J Clin Psychiatry, vol. 66, ser. 5, 2005, pp. 5–10. 5.
“Bipolar Disorder: Symptoms, Treatments, Recovery Rates.” Mental Illness Policy Org, 23 Jan. 2019, https://mentalillnesspolicy.org/medical/bipolar-facts.html#:~:text=Bipolar%20disorder%20is%20a%20neurobiological,as%20age%2040%20or%2050.