Actress Chacha Eke Says She Has Bipolar Disorder...

Nollywood Actress Cha Cha Eke says she's been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder....

According to her;


"Five days ago I made a video saying that my marriage to Austin faani is over, and that video came with a lot of backlash from people, with many insinuating that it's a clear case of domestic violence. It's not, Austin has never laid his hands on me, he has never even raised his voice at me, and God in heaven knows that's the truth...

 I'm here at First Delta American Hospital Asaba receiving treatment, several psychiatrist have come to access me mentally, and I have been diagnosed of bipolar disorder. 

Bipolar is real, Here in Africans we tend not to know about it because of ignorance, or overlooked it.
I cannot tell you all how I've been feeling with this tiny videos that I've been making but I will however how show you, in motion soon."

ABOUT BIPOLAR DISORDER

Bipolar disorder (formerly called manic-depressive illness or manic depression) is a mental disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, concentration, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.

There are three types of bipolar disorder. All three types involve clear changes in mood, energy, and activity levels. These moods range from periods of extremely “up,” elated, irritable, or energized behavior (known as manic episodes) to very “down,” sad, indifferent, or hopeless periods (known as depressive episodes). Less severe manic periods are known as hypomanic episodes.



Bipolar I Disorder— defined by manic episodes that last at least 7 days, or by manic symptoms that are so severe that the person needs immediate hospital care. Usually, depressive episodes occur as well, typically lasting at least 2 weeks. Episodes of depression with mixed features (having depressive symptoms and manic symptoms at the same time) are also possible.



Bipolar II Disorder— defined by a pattern of depressive episodes and hypomanic episodes, but not the full-blown manic episodes that are typical of Bipolar I Disorder.



Cyclothymic Disorder (also called Cyclothymia)— defined by periods of hypomanic symptoms as well as periods of depressive symptoms lasting for at least 2 years (1 year in children and adolescents). However, the symptoms do not meet the diagnostic requirements for a hypomanic episode and a depressive episode.

Sometimes a person might experience symptoms of bipolar disorder that do not match the three categories listed above, which is referred to as “other specified and unspecified bipolar and related disorders.”

Bipolar disorder is typically diagnosed during late adolescence (teen years) or early adulthood. Occasionally, bipolar symptoms can appear in children. Bipolar disorder can also first appear during a woman’s pregnancy or following childbirth. Although the symptoms may vary over time, bipolar disorder usually requires lifelong treatment. Following a prescribed treatment plan can help people manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.

from nimh.nih.gov