Evan Perry Video Reflection

The video shown in class has completely changed my perspective on the Bipolar Disorder. The boy, Evan Perry and his family made apparent the fact that the bipolar disorder does not only affect the victim but as well the victim’s surroundings. It totally amazes me the rapidness of the bipolar cycle and the fact that it cannot be cured; only treated. Although it can be controlled it does not have and guarantee of better symptoms, it rather makes the victims of this tragic disorder feel helpless and born for nothing. The disease apparently, varies among those who are born with it. A person might not be treated in the same way as another; the steps involved in the treatment of one might vary in another. The video has also shown me that there are different levels of the disorder, Evan Perry unfortunately withholds a strong level of bipolar disorder in him, this being shown through his constant suicidal thoughts and his feeling of uselessness in the world. It worries me the fact that neither psychologists nor scientists have been able to develop a cure for this disorder which seems to be non important but is rather of great importance. This video has definitely increased my awareness on this disorder; it has made me understand the implications it has to it and the implications on the victims of this disorder.