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Managing Mood Swings and Emotional Stability.
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with over 95% client program completion rate!
Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic-depressive illness, is a mental health condition marked by extreme mood swings, including emotional highs and lows. These shifts affect mood, energy, concentration, activity levels, and daily functioning. Understanding the facts about bipolar disorder is crucial for providing support to those affected, as each person’s experience can differ. However, common symptoms can aid in diagnosis and treatment. There are three types of bipolar disorder, all sharing similar effects on mood, energy, and activity levels.
Bipolar Disorder involves mood swings that range from periods of extreme joy, irritability, or high energy to episodes of severe hopelessness, apathy, and depression. These mood shifts are known as manic and depressive episodes. The frequency of mood swings varies—some people experience them rarely, while others have multiple episodes each year. Many individuals with BD have emotional symptoms between major episodes, though some do not. BD is a lifelong condition that can be diagnosed at any age, typically emerging in the teenage years or early 20s. Symptoms can evolve and change over time, making ongoing management important.
Mania and hypomania are periods where the person feels elated and full of energy. Hypomania refers to a less severe or intense version of these symptoms. Both episodes can include these symptoms:
Bipolar I Disorder
Having had at least one manic episode that began with or was followed by a major depressive episode. In some cases, mania can trigger a psychological break from reality called psychosis.
Bipolar II Disorder
Having had at least one major depressive episode and at least one hypomanic episode, but never a manic episode.
Cyclothymic Disorder
Having had at least two years in adulthood of many periods of hypomania symptoms and depressive symptoms.
Other Types
Bipolar disorder can also be induced by drug and alcohol usage or due to certain physical illnesses such as multiple sclerosis or stroke.
Bipolar Disorder can be managed, treated, and sometimes even alleviated through various approaches. Medications such as mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, antidepressants, and anti-anxiety drugs can help regulate symptoms, with mental health professionals providing guidance on appropriate options. Therapy, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychoeducation, is also an effective tool for treatment. Additionally, residential or outpatient programs, such as alcohol and drug rehab centers, offer structured support to help stabilize symptoms and address co-occurring conditions. These programs also provide a sense of community, reducing feelings of isolation for those with BD.
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