Anonymous
24th November, 2024
40 Year Old Male with Bi-Polar Affective Disorder
Including Initial Adult Psychiatric consultation, baseline blood test review, collaboration with GP ,medical review, historical document and referral letter review, Initial Psychiatric Assessment Document (IPAD) and prescription.
6 months of weekly Psychotherapy.
Psychiatric follow up consultation,
06 Month (ongoing)
(Anonymous), aged 40 from Limerick, had recurrent mood episodes with depressive phases and intermittent hypomanic periods. Previous patchy treatment meant mood instability affected relationships and employment.
Initial Assessment Psychiatry intake including mood history, previous treatment response, physical health screening (baseline blood tests) Collaboration with GP, and risk assessment.
In Collaboration with GP a baseline blood test review, referral letter and historical document review was carried out.
(mood stabiliser initiation or optimisation, with careful monitoring).
For psychoeducation, relapse prevention planning, and sleep stabilisation strategies.
Future appointments planned for follow-ups and ongoing treatment planning.
Stabilisation of mood over 6–12 months, return to consistent employment with more positive co-worker interactions, and improved family relationships.
Development of an early warning signs plan and crisis management strategy with ongoing care as needed.
Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic depression, affects a person's mood, energy, activity levels, and ability to think clearly.
Individuals with bipolar disorder experience significant mood changes that can disrupt their daily lives, relationships, and overall functioning.
These mood episodes can vary in duration and intensity, leading to challenges in managing everyday activities.
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Bi-Polar Disorder is considered a psychiatric disorder. However, every case is different and while there might be common factors, every client's journey is unique.
Treatment primarily involves psychiatric interventions and may often include a combination of psychotherapy and /or psychology.
