Bipolar Disorder
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Bipolar Disorder is a cluster of mood disorders marked by rapid or extreme changes in mood, energy, activity, and ability to concentrate. Because some features of bipolar disorder can also be found in depression, ADHD, schizophrenia, delusions, or anxiety disorders, it is crucial to get a professional evaluation for an accurate diagnosis.
Everyone experiences mood swings, but when mood and energy shift dramatically for days at a time, it may be time to question if those symptoms are signs of a bipolar disorder.
Once known as manic depression, the condition is now classified as bipolar disorder. Mania can look like a sense of grandiosity, rage, euphoria, or uncharacteristic behaviors, such as shopping sprees, indiscriminate sexual activities, or an inability to evaluate one’s own behavior realistically. Depression in bipolar disorder can be mild to severe. Because of the severity of mood swings, people with bipolar disorder are at increased risk for self-harm, self-destructive behavior, and even suicide.
Bipolar disorder is often genetic, and is considered a brain condition that is often treatable. An accurate diagnosis is essential, because treatment for bipolar disorder is different from treatment for depression or anxiety, symptoms that are often found in people with bipolar disorder.
Medical evaluation and treatment is a must. Supplemental effective therapies include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), mindfulness techniques and psychotherapeutic yoga and interpersonal and social rhythm therapy (IPSRT). It is essential for people diagnosed with bipolar disorder to reduce stress, develop daily routines, and establish regular sleep-wake cycles to help manage their condition.
A diagnosis of bipolar disorder can be discouraging, but it’s vital to understand that any diagnosis provides information about what to expect and what to do in order to optimize your mental health.
Signs and Symptoms
- rapid cycling of moods
- extreme depression or mania
- disorganized thinking
- difficulty completing tasks
- marked shifts in sleep, energy, or behavior
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