Bipolar disorder is a severe mood disorder that can seriously affect your day-to-day lifestyle including school, work, relationships, and even simple daily functions. Although it is a lifelong condition, accurate diagnosis and proper treatment can allow you to lead a normal, happy, and productive life. Whether you have already been diagnosed or think that you may have bipolar disorder, our expert providers can help you move beyond your diagnosis.
Book an AppointmentBipolar disorder (also known as manic-depressive illness) is a condition that is characterized by extreme mood swings, resulting in intense highs (mania) and intense lows (depression). These mood swings may happen multiple times a year.
Bipolar disorder is categorized as Type 1 or Type 2. The depression symptoms are the same in both types, but in Type 1 bipolar disorder, the manic symptoms are more severe and longer lasting than in Type 2.
People with bipolar disorder may feel perfectly fine much of the time since the mood symptoms occur on an intermittent basis. They may not even realize how much their emotional instability disrupts their lives and the lives of their loved ones. As a result, they often don’t get the treatment they need. They may enjoy the feelings of euphoria and excitement that come with mania, but this elation is always followed by an emotional crash that leaves them feeling depressed and worn out. During these periods, irrational thinking can lead to:
People with bipolar disorder may feel perfectly fine much of the time since the mood symptoms occur on an intermittent basis. They may not even realize how much their emotional instability disrupts their lives and the lives of their loved ones. As a result, they often don’t get the treatment they need. They may enjoy the feelings of euphoria and excitement that come with mania, but this elation is always followed by an emotional crash that leaves them feeling depressed and worn out. It can also lead to financial, legal, or relationship troubles from not thinking rationally during these periods.
Depression
Anxiety disorders
ADHD
Eating disorders
Misuse of drugs or alcohol
Bipolar disorder manifests in two types of symptoms: depression and mania. While this is not a complete list of symptoms, these are the core symptoms of the two cycles that make up bipolar disorder. Other signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder may include anxiety, melancholia, or in more severe cases, psychosis.
Unexplainable and persistent aches or digestive problems
Sleeping too much or too little
Fatigue
Restlessness
Persistent sadness or anxiety
Feeling hopeless, worthless, guilty, etc.
Being pessimistic or negative
Quick to irritability or frustration
Disinterest in hobbies or activities
Difficulty concentrating
Suicide attempts or thoughts
Extreme agitation
Easily distracted
Unusual talkativeness
Decreased need for sleep
Racing thoughts
Exaggerated self-confidence and well-being
Being abnormally jumpy or upbeat
Increased activity and energy
Poor decision making/impulsivity
Bipolar disorder is a treatable illness. If you or a loved one has experienced any of these symptoms, it’s important to reach out to a qualified mental health professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Safe and highly effective mood-stabilizing medications are available. Treatment with the right medication and psychotherapy can help the mood swings of bipolar disorder become more manageable and, in some cases, eliminate them entirely.
If you or a loved one has experienced any of these symptoms, it’s important to reach out to a professional for diagnosis. The standard treatment for bipolar disorder is a combination of traditional medications and psychotherapy. With the help of a clinician, these mood swings can become manageable and steer away from the extremes.
All treatment plans are customized to each individual patient. Our talented team of clinicians and support staff is dedicated to working with patients collaboratively to find a treatment plan that works for them. Our goal is to help patients find relief in a way that feels good.
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At Mindful Health Solutions, our providers are dedicated to specializing our care and treatments to help alleviate your symptoms of bipolar disorder, and other conditions you may be experiencing as well.
At Mindful Health Solutions, our providers will first determine an accurate diagnosis and identify if you have any other co-occurring disorders. They will then discuss the best treatment options for your unique needs, whether that is therapy, medication, and/or other innovative and alternative treatments. We pride ourselves on using the best up-to-date and evidence-based treatments for our patients.
Overall, we understand the importance of patient-centered care. One size does not fit all when it comes to mental health treatment. Patients respond well to the dynamic menu of treatments we offer, which includes evidence-based medication management and psychotherapy as well as cutting-edge alternatives.
Mindful Health Solutions also wants to make treatment comfortable and accessible. We offer telepsychiatry if patients are physically unable to come into the office or prefer a virtual appointment. This option allows patients to get care from wherever they are in the state. We also foster a strong culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our therapists strive to embody a sense of awareness, respect, and humility with regard to cultural differences. And last but not least, we accept most major insurances.
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Bipolar disorder is categorized as Type 1 or Type 2. The depression symptoms are the same in both types, but in Type 1 bipolar disorder, the manic symptoms are more severe and longer lasting than in Type 2, where the patient typically experiences longer depressive episodes and reduced levels of mania.
Bipolar disorder affects both men and women, with triggers such as high stress, traumatic events, or genetics.
Other conditions that often occur alongside bipolar disorder include:
The standard treatment for bipolar disorder is a combination of traditional medications and psychotherapy. With the help of a clinician, these mood swings can become manageable and steer away from the extremes.
There are a variety of treatments and therapies for depression. We use the most advanced, effective evidence-based treatments found to help our patients find recovery and remission.
Please fill out the form below and you will be contacted by a member of our team via text and phone.
You may also call or text 844-867-8444 to speak with one of our Intake Specialists.
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