Bipolar Disorder

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Bipolar Disorder

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, bipolar disorder affects approximately 2.6% of adults in the United States. The condition is equally common in men and women. Bipolar disorder often begins in adolescence or early adulthood, but it can also develop later in life. People with bipolar disorder often have a family history of the condition.

What is Bipolar Disorder?

Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is a mental illness that causes radical changes in mood, energy, and functioning. People with bipolar disorder experience high and low moods- known as mania and depressionwhich can interfere with their daily lives. Bipolar disorder is a serious condition that requires treatment by mental health professionals.

What are the Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder?

The symptoms of bipolar disorder can be divided into two categories: manic symptoms and depressive symptoms. Manic symptoms include feeling overly happy or excited, having lots of energy, being easily distracted, talking quickly, and feeling like your thoughts are racing.

Depressive symptoms include:

What are the Treatments for Bipolar Disorders?

The most effective treatment for bipolar disorder is a combination of medication and psychotherapy. Medication such as mood stabilizers, antidepressants, and anti-anxiety medication, can help to stabilize mood swings and relieve other symptoms of the illness. Psychotherapy can help people with bipolar disorder learn to cope with their condition and make positive changes in their lives.

Rose Behavioral Health offers medication management and psychotherapy services to help people with bipolar disorder. If you or someone you know is struggling with bipolar disorder, we can help. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.