Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder involves extreme mood shifts — emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression) — that affect energy, judgment, and daily functioning. With accurate diagnosis and consistent treatment, most people with bipolar disorder lead stable, fulfilling lives.
Common Symptoms
- Unusually elevated or irritable mood
- Decreased need for sleep with high energy
- Racing thoughts or rapid speech
- Impulsive or risky behavior
- Prolonged low mood and loss of interest
- Fatigue and hopelessness during low periods
How We Treat Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder requires expert, long-term management: mood-stabilizing treatment, careful medication management with monitoring, psychotherapy for insight and coping, and relapse-prevention planning with you and your family.
When to Seek Help
Extreme mood swings — especially decreased need for sleep with high energy, or impulsive behavior — warrant prompt professional evaluation.
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