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If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, it is important for you to know that many treatment options are available.
We connect you with Licensed Clinicians who match your needs and goals.
Your Clinician performs a thorough evaluation of your symptoms and develops a personalized treatment plan.
Your Clinician maintains a proper level of care through therapy sessions while staying connected with your support system. If appropriate, your clinician can refer you to a psychiatric clinician for evaluation and medication management.
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What Is Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar Disorder is a serious mental health condition characterized by extreme and often unpredictable fluctuations in emotions. Those with Bipolar Disorder can rapidly transition from periods of intense happiness, energy, and clarity to episodes of deep sadness, fatigue, and confusion. These dramatic shifts can be so overwhelming that some affected individuals may contemplate suicide.
Everyone with Bipolar Disorder experiences manic episodes, which are marked by unusually elevated or irritable moods lasting at least a week and impacting daily functioning. However, not everyone with Bipolar Disorder experiences depressive episodes.
What Are the Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar Disorder symptoms may include symptoms of mania (abnormally elevated mood) or depression (abnormally low mood).
Manic Symptoms
- Excessive energy levels
- Feelings of extreme elation
- Insomnia
- Irritability with others
- Racing thoughts
- Excessive risk taking
Depressive Symptoms
- Feelings of hopelessness
- Low energy levels
- Insomnia or sleeping too much
- Fatigue
- Feelings of emptiness and detachment
- Avoidance of favorite activities
- Suicidal thoughts
Bipolar Disorder Treatment Options
Bipolar Disorder is often treated with a regimen of medication, psychotherapy, and lifestyle changes. The purpose of treatment is to enhance general functioning, manage symptoms, stabilize mood, and prevent relapses.
Online Treatment Options for Bipolar Disorder
LifeStance also offers online appointments for Bipolar Disorder. Online appointments can help increase access to high quality care when individuals have difficulty attending onsite appointments.
An online session is similar to an in- person appointment but is conducted online via computer, phone, or tablet, which can make it more convenient for you and others (such as family members or other professionals) to attend.
Bipolar Treatment FAQs
No, bipolar is a mood disorder, not a personality disorder. Mood disorders refer to problematic patterns of behavior, while personality disorders are challenges people have in relating to others.
Bipolar Disorder is considered to be a disability. Some people with bipolar disorder can get disability benefits for their condition. To determine if you qualify speak to a mental health professional.
As of now, there is no cure for Bipolar Disorder, but many people with the disorder are able to achieve stability with on-going treatments that include medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes.
