Bi-polar Condition: Video Reflection

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Video Reflection: Bi-polar Condition
Living with mental illness is a challenge for any individual and people around the persons diagnosed with mental conditions. Jonna's case provides a classic example of the challenges faced by individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Jonna's struggles began after she was diagnosed with depression as a teenager. Jonna struggled with episodes of depression characterized by irritability, agitation, and suicidality. Joanna's challenges were not only medical-related, but her condition also impacted her social life. For example, she dropped out of school and was unable to make friends. Jonna's mum, Jodie, also struggled with raising her two daughters, who were diagnosed with bipolar. Jodie admits that it is frightening to stay with mental illness individuals, especially when there is no clear diagnosis of the condition. While these challenges may not be similar to what is experienced by others, they provide a general idea of the challenges mental illness patients and their caretakers undergo.
Proper diagnosis and finding the best medication seem to be the core of many people's struggles when affected by mental illness. For example, Jonna's struggles at the initi...