In the soap opera dona de Mim, Filipa’s trajectory, played by Claudia Abreu, gains new contours when a bipolar disorder was officially diagnosed. Medical revelation occurs after a sequence of episodes that show the symptoms of the condition, culminating in an intense crisis that leads the character to be saved by family members.
Previously, Filipa had already received a guide to start a psychiatric treatment, but, as shown, he abandoned the drug, which aggravated his situation. The death of Abel (Tony Ramos) and the resignation of employment as a telemarketing assistant have worked as triggering factors for the new outbreak, in which he presented uncontrolled behavior, including excessive alcohol consumption, public exposure and hallucinations.
After the epidemic, the character is brought to the hospital by Nina (Mamose flora) and Jaques (Marcello Novaes). Present, he receives sedatives and, the following day, he participates in the consultation with a psychiatrist. The doctor confirms the diagnosis and underlines that Filipa has shown clear signs of the disease, such as periods of intense euphoria, insomnia, excess energy and finally episodes of mania, characterized by ideas of size, impulsiveness and even disappointments.
Faced with the medical explanation, Jaques reacts with disbelief: “Bipolar disorder. Everything must have a label today. Can’t it be just unhappiness?” Already Filipa, visibly shaken, expresses insecurity on the impact of the treatment on its identity. “I’ll stop being me …” he says. The psychiatrist, in turn, tries to reassure: “No. It is the disorder that makes you stop. If it is controlled, you are free.”
The image of the character is consistent with what defines bipolar disorder, according to the psychiatrist Antonio Egidio Nardi, professor to Ufrj. As explained, the disease is marked by alternative episodes of depression and mania, interspersed with periods of emotional stability. Treatment requires the use of mood stabilizers such as lithium carbonate associated with psychotherapy and a healthy lifestyle. “A life without drugs, without alcohol and regular physical activity helps a lot in the treatment,” says the expert.
In addition, the doctor strengthens the importance of family support during the processing process, observing that the understanding of the disorder by relatives contributes directly to the adhesion to the patient’s clinical guidelines and the general well -being.
At the end of the consultation, Jaques reaffirms his support for Filipa, while he promises to correctly follow the treatment in an attempt to resume control of his life. “You won’t get rid of us,” he says, in tone of affection and commitment.
Source: Terra
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