“Trastorno afectivo bipolar maniacal con síntomas psicóticos en el centro de reposo Sagrado Corazón de Jesús”

Abstract

Bipolar Disorder is characterized by symptoms in which the person moves from manic state to depressive state, which hurt the person in their personal, social and working life. This case study refers to the patient N.N 65 years of age, diagnosed with bipolar affective disorder maniacal with psychotic symptoms, which shows a history of psychiatric and psychological treatment. The medical records were obtained by authorization of the Director of Centro de Reposo Sagrado Corazon de Jesus, where the patient is currently hospitalized. This case study is important to observe the complexity of the human being and as a mental disorder can hinder adaptation to the world. Bipolar I presented NN according to surveys conducted by specialists in neurology is due to organic brain factor, due to the presence of high levels of dopamine, noradrenaline and norepinephrine, for it has been evaluated in patients with different specialists in order to establish treatment both physical and psychological level, in the latter treatment is proposed based on cognitive behavioral current, to reduce psychological distress in the patient.