Author: jwalker82
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Anhedonia
Anhedonia is a term used in psychology and psychiatry to describe the inability to experience pleasure or enjoyment from activities that would typically be considered enjoyable or rewarding. It is a common symptom of several mental health conditions, including major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, among others. People with anhedonia may feel like they…
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Mixed Episodes
In bipolar disorder, a mixed episode is a type of episode that involves the simultaneous presence of symptoms of both mania and depression. This means that the person may experience feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and despair, as well as symptoms of agitation, restlessness, and high energy levels. Some common symptoms of a mixed episode in…
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Akathisia
Akathisia is a movement disorder that is characterized by a feeling of restlessness or an inner sense of agitation that makes it difficult to sit still or remain calm. People with akathisia may feel the need to constantly move, shift their position, or pace back and forth. It can be a side effect of certain…
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Vraylar (Cariprazine)
Vraylar (cariprazine) is an atypical antipsychotic medication that is used to treat bipolar disorder. It works by balancing the levels of certain chemicals in the brain that are involved in mood regulation. Vraylar is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I…
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Saphris (Asenapine)
Saphris (asenapine) is an atypical antipsychotic medication that is approved for the treatment of bipolar disorder. It is typically used to manage acute manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder in adults. Saphris is available as a sublingual tablet that is placed under the tongue and allowed to dissolve. The medication is rapidly…
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Lurasidone (Latuda)
Lurasidone (brand name Latuda) is an atypical antipsychotic medication that is used to treat bipolar disorder. It is an atypical antipsychotic medication that works by modulating the activity of certain neurotransmitters in the brain. Specifically, it blocks dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain, which can help to regulate mood and improve symptoms of depression.…
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Geodon (Ziprasidone)
Geodon (ziprasidone) is a medication that belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by blocking the activity of certain neurotransmitters in the brain, particularly dopamine and serotonin. This helps to regulate the levels of these neurotransmitters and stabilize mood, which is why Geodon is often used to treat the manic or…
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Abilify (Aripiprazole)
Abilify (aripiprazole) is an atypical antipsychotic medication that is used to treat bipolar disorder. Abilify is primarily used to treat the manic and mixed episodes associated with this disorder, but can also be used as a maintenance treatment. Abilify works by regulating the activity of certain neurotransmitters in the brain, such as dopamine and serotonin,…
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Flight of ideas
Flight of ideas is a symptom of certain mental health conditions, particularly bipolar disorder and manic or hypomanic episodes of bipolar disorder. It refers to a rapid and continuous flow of speech or thought that jumps from one idea to another without any apparent connection between them. Individuals experiencing flight of ideas may have trouble…
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Risperdal (Risperidone)
Risperdal (risperidone) is an atypical antipsychotic medication that is used to treat bipolar disorder. It can be effective in managing both manic and depressive symptoms associated with the disorder. Risperdal works by blocking dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain, which can help to regulate mood and reduce symptoms of psychosis. Like Seroquel, it is…