Bipolar Trait v2.01
Bipolar is, according to the DSM-5, a group of brain disorders that cause extreme fluctuation in a person’s mood, energy, and ability to function. There are actually at least three types of bipolar disorders (Bipolar I, Bipolar II, and Cyclothymic disorder) but this particular trait would fall under the diagnosis of Bipolar I. People who live with bipolar disorder experience periods of great excitement, overactivity, delusions, and euphoria (known as mania) and other periods of feeling sad and hopeless (known as depression). As such, the use of the word bipolar reflects this fluctuation between extreme highs and extreme lows. I created this trait based on my own experiences with Bipolar I along with some considerable studying of other sources. My goal is neither to glorify nor to demean those with mental illness like myself. I wish only to educate and give those without such an illness a view into the world of what it’s like for those who do have this illness and illnesses like it.
Here are the features currently included in this trait mod:
- Random & Severe Mood Swings
- Specialized Whims for Manic Episodes
- Various Different Need Decay Rates for Manic Episodes
- Specialized Whims for Depressive Episodes
- Various Different Need Decay Rates for Depressive Episodes
- Specialized Whims for Other “In-Between” Moods
- Increased Autonomy for Actions Relating to Each Mood-Type Episode
- For Teens to Elders
Trait Buffs
Here are some of the mood buffs you can expect with this trait mod:
Manic Episode (Energized +8) – Your Sim is having a manic episode and feels overly happy and energized. They may experience random fits of rage, less need for sleep, reckless behavior, and increased sex drive.
Depressive Episode (Sad +8) – Your Sim is having a depressive episode and feels incredibly sad, hopeless, and worthless. The may experience a loss of energy, need for more sleep, changes in appetite, irritability, and increased crying.
Anger Flash (Angry +6) – Your Sim is having a severe anger flash which is common during manic episodes and occasionally happens during depressive episodes.
Stressed Out (Stressed +8) – Your Sim is incredibly stressed out from their wide ranging and ever changing moods. They need time to relax and re-center themselves.
Emptiness (Bored +8) – Your Sim is feeling completely empty, stuck in neutral, and overall bored with life itself.
Bout of Paranoia (Scared +6) – Those Sims were talking about and plotting against your Sim behind their back, your Sim is sure of it! Or maybe they are just having another random bout of paranoia as part of their bipolar disorder which can occur during any kind of episode. They may also have feelings of being watched or being followed or just general fear during this time.
Sense of Calm (Fine +4) – Your Sim’s tumultuous emotions have lessened for a time as they have found a temporary sense of calm before the next emotional storm.
Trait Tips
If you need help dealing with the mood swings, remember that there are several actions in the game that will alleviate negative moods. As an example, here are some things you can do to help Sad moods go away faster:
- Write in Journal
- Call Sadness Hotline
- Give Self Pep Talk in the Mirror
- Cry in Bed
- Blog About Feelings on the Computer
For Stressed moods, taking a shower or bath can help. If you have the Spa Day pack then several of the actions from that pack can help. For Scared moods, screaming and hiding under the bed covers is about all you can do so far.
You can now find help for the negative buffs of this trait with my new Psychotherapy Mod!
TRANSLATIONS INCLUDED:
Due to the trait being completely remade, none of the previous translation files will work with the new mod and will need to be recreated. Here are the new translations that are currently available:
French by Kimikosoma.
Russian translation from AnnieHugss : Download
Russian translation from twilit : Download
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