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The two are not really similar. Bipolar disorder is a chemical imbalance inside the brain which causes severe mood swings. Sometimes these people feel wonderful, and other times they can barely get out of bed.
Post-traumatic stress disorder is caused by a horrific event which happens to a person. It is a memory and anxiety reaction which is caused by an outside event. There is usually no chemical imbalance in these people.
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∙ 13y agopost traumatic stress disorder is a mental condition brought upon by..obviously some sort of trauma and therefore has little or nothing to do with physical trauma, and from psychological standpoint has no bearing on becoming bipolar. Bipolar or manic depression is a physiological disorder that is attributed to the imbalance of chemicals in the brain. Therefore, since post traumatic stress disorder is not from an actual physical trauma, and bipolar disorder is caused by a chemical imbalance, they are in no way related. Therefore the previous answer was nothing more than an educated guess. So in summation...NO PST does not lead to Bipolar disorder
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Does stress make bipolar disorder worse?
Yes, stress makes Bipolar Disorder behavior worse. My daughter is Bipolar.
A list of personal problems that can also social problems?
Alcoholism, postraumatic stress disorder, antisocial personality dosorder
What is the major difference between bipolar and acute stress disorder?
Bipolar disorder is a chemical imbalance in the brain. The symptoms of bipolar disorder are characterized by changes of mood ranging from severe depression to a manic uncontrollable high. Acute stress disorder is the result of a psychological shock that stems from severe trauma.
What is combat neurosis?
battle fatigue a term used to denote psychiatric illness consequent to the stresses of battle. Syn: shell shock, postraumatic stress disorder
Do children have postraumatic stress from physical abuse?
They can. Physical abuse can have other bad affects like multi personality disorder, major depression, anger issues and others.
Do doctors know what causes bipolar disorder?
Doctors think that bipolar disorder is caused by stress. Others believe that it's a mental illness that you can treat with medicine.
Can someone with bipolar disorder have an eating disorder?
Yes, anyone may experience an eating disorder for many reasons, including stress or poor self image. If you are bipolar and suspect that you have an eating disorder, this is something to discuss with your therapist and/or medical doctor.
Can bipolar disorder cause transsexualism or vice-versa?
Psychology uses terms such as 'bipolar disorder' and 'transsexualism' to refer to specific symptoms, not diseases or disorders (despite the word 'disorder' in 'bipolar disorder'). As a result of this, they cannot possibly cause each other. However, there could possibly be disease(s) that lead to both bipolar disorder as well as transsexualism. An example is post traumatic stress. Post traumatic stress could lead to either bipolar disorder or transsexualism or both. The truth is, psychology has not been sufficiently developed to answer this question accurately and with certainty. It is philosophy, and statistics, not yet a hard science.
What are the causes of depression within bipolar disorder?
There are many causes for depression and bipolar disorder. One can develop these symptoms due to stress, life changes, diet and lifestyle habits, and injury or illness.
What are symptoms of Holden caulfield?
Some of his symptoms are depression, bipolar disorder, self-esteem, and post traumatic stress.
What are the causes of Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar Disorder is characterized by heavy mood swings that occur randomly. The exact cause of bipolar disorder is unknown but there seem to be some factors that help trigger bipolar episodes. Some of these causes include differences in neurotransmitters, biological parts, hormones or inherited traits. Also, stress and traumatic events may play a large role in developing bipolar disorder.
What disorders does Holden caulfield have?
Holden Caulfield has self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, depression, and post traumatic stress.
