Conditions We Treat
The symptoms of bipolar disorder can have a negative impact on a person’s life. Damaged relationships or a decline in job or school performance are potential effects, but positive outcomes are possible. These two states are known as mania and depression. A maniac state can be identified by feelings of extreme irritability and/or euphoria, along with several other symptoms during the same week such as agitation, surges of energy. reduced need for sleep, talkativeness, pleasure-seeking and increased risktaking behavior. On the other side, when an individual experiences symptoms of depression they feel extremely sad, hopeless and loss of energy. Not everyone’s symptoms are the same and the severity of mania and depression can vary.
The management of the illness should include attention to lifestyle, stress management support and also medication options. There is no one approach. It is essential to put together a care plan with elements specific to your needs. If bipolar disorder is left untreated, it tends to get worse and the symptoms can become more pronounced. Effective treatment plans usually include medication, psychotherapy, education, self-management strategies and external supports such as family, friends, and formal support groups.
Based on best available date, many scientist suggest that bipolar disorder can be caused by more than one factor (e.g. genes, environmental stress, nutrition, inflammatory factors or other stress in the brain).Anxiety disorders, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) routinely co-occur with Bipolar Disorder. Successful treatment of bipolar disorder almost always improves these other conditions. Similarly, successful treatment of these conditions usually improves the symptoms.