Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
Bipolar Disorder
Symptoms:
Depressed mood most of the day
Fatigue or lost of energy
Difcult to sleep, or sleeping to much
Feeling of worthlessness
Caises:
The causes are not compltly understood, it runs in familys and can have something to do with the living invorment
Treatments:
To date, there is no cure for bipolar disorder
Depression
Symptoms:
Difficulty concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions
Fatigue and decreased energy
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, and/or helplessness
Feelings of hopelessness and/or pessimism
Insomnia, early-morning wakefulness, or excessive sleeping
Irritability, restlessness
Causes:
Abuse. Past physical, sexual, or emotional abuse can cause depression later in life.
Certain medications. For example, some drugs used to treat high blood pressure, such as beta-blockers or reserpine, can increase your risk of depression.
Treatments:
Speaking to your doctor and getting an effective treatment plan
Schizophrenia
Symptoms:
Social withdrawal
Hostility or suspiciousness
Deterioration of personal hygiene
Flat, expressionless gaze
Inability to cry or express joy
Inappropriate laughter or crying
Causes:
Schizophrenia has a strong hereditary component. Individuals with a first-degree relative (parent or sibling) who has schizophrenia have a 10 percent chance of developing the disorder, as opposed to the 1 percent chance of the general population.
Treatment:
The newer medications for schizophrenia-the atypical antipsychotics-are very effective in the treatment of psychosis, including hallucinations and delusions, and may also help treat the symptoms of reduced motivation or blunted emotional expression
Dissociative Disorder
Symptoms:
Dissociative amnesia
Dissociative identity disorder
Dissociative fugue
Depersonalization disorder
Causes:
Dissociative disorders usually develop as a way to cope with trauma
Treatment:
Psychotherapy is the primary treatment for dissociative disorders
OCD
Symptoms:
Fear of dirt or contamination by germs
Fear of causing harm to another
Fear of making a mistake
Fear of being embarrassed or behaving in a socially unacceptable manner
Causes:
OCD may stem from behavior-related habits that you learned over time
Treatment:
Cognitive behavioral therapy: The goal of cognitive behavioral therapy is to teach people with OCD to confront their fears and reduce anxiety without performing the ritual behaviors
Panic Disorder
Symptoms:
Difficulty breathing.
Pounding heart or chest pain.
Intense feeling of dread.
Sensation of choking or smothering.
Dizziness or feeling faint.
Causes:
Genetics
Major stress
Temperament that is more susceptible to stress
Treatment:
Panic disorder is generally treated with psychotherapy, medication, or both.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Symptoms:
Re-experiencing the traumatic event
Avoiding reminders of the trauma
Increased anxiety and emotional arousal
Causes:
War
Natural disasters
Car or plane crashes
Terrorist attacks
Sudden death of a loved one
Treatment:
Explore your thoughts and feelings about the trauma
Work through feelings of guilt, self-blame, and mistrust
Learn how to cope with and control intrusive memories

Tourette’s Syndrome
Symptoms:
Tics
Sudden
Brief intermittent movements or sounds
Causes:
The exact cause of Tourette syndrome isn't known, and there's no known way to prevent it.
Treatments
There is no current cure

Munchausen by proxy
Symptoms:
Dramatic but inconsistent medical history
Unclear symptoms that are not controllable and that become more severe or change once treatment has begun
Predictable relapses following improvement in the condition
Extensive knowledge of hospitals and/or medical terminology, as well as the textbook descriptions of illnesses
Presence of multiple surgical scars
Causes:
The exact cause of MSP is not known
Treatment:
achieving and maintaining the safety of the child