5 November Bipolar Disorder in Silver Linings Playbook Bipolar
disorder is a complex mental illness that exhibit different symptoms at
varying degrees, although the most prominent is having dramatic mood
swings. Silver Linings Playbook, directed by David O. Russell, is a
film about how characters with bipolar disorder respond to the
challenges of their illnesses and real-life problems. The film taught
me the symptoms and treatment options for bipolar disorder, and I felt
empathy for Pat (Bradley Cooper) and Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence)
because they are trying hard to manage their illness by accepting it as
part of who they are and developing strategies to be more in control of
their behaviors.
The major disorder in the movie is bipolar disorder, where Pat
and Tiffany show different degrees of its major symptoms. It seems that
they have bipolar II because though they have one severe manic episode,
they can still carry on normal life routines after these episodes.
Nonetheless, these characters are troubled with bipolar disorder’s
symptoms, particularly aggressive behavior, mood swings, agitation, and
delusion. Pat and Tiffany both show aggressive behavior, such as when
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