Bipolar Disorder can cause extreme mood swings, beyond the normal, expected shifts in mood and last for a much longer period of time. These episodes can cause great disruption in one’s life and typically require intervention and treatment by a mental health clinician. Our staff provides a combination of therapies, including prescribing medication, to help stabilize your mood and restore balance to your life. Call today for an in-person consultation at the Loop office or a telepsychiatry appointment, or use the online tool to request or schedule an appointment.
What is bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder (formerly known as manic depression) is characterized by extreme fluctuation in mood, energy and ability to function. Often these are periods of severe depression, followed by manic episodes. When you’re experiencing depression, you may feel emptiness, sleep too little, and have trouble motivating for even the simplest daily tasks. Some individuals may feel so sad and low that they contemplate suicide.
During periods of mania, you usually feel full of energy, unusually aggravated, or euphoric. Those experiencing mania are easily distracted and often make rash judgments.
Bipolar disorder affects your clarity of thought and behavior, causing problems in relationships and in work.
When should I seek medical support for bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder can be challenging, particularly when you’re experiencing mania, as you may feel especially productive and euphoric. It doesn’t seem like you need medical intervention. These manic periods are usually followed by severe depression. You also may find you have to deal with legal, financial, and relationship troubles that were created during your “euphoria.”
The extreme highs and lows of Bipolar Disorder do not subside on their own. Our staff at Modern Mental Health offers the treatment you may need to stabilize these significant mood episodes so you can live a happier, healthier life.
What causes bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder is caused by chemical imbalances in your brain. The condition often has a genetic component, meaning if you have a close relative with bipolar disorder, you may be more likely to develop it as well.
Our clinicians at Modern Mental Health will review your mental and physical health, as well as obtain information about your family history. A thorough discussion of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can help diagnose bipolar disorder or another mental health condition.
How is bipolar disorder treated?
Your treatment plan is customized to you but typically includes a combination of medication management and counseling to help you manage troubling thoughts. If your bipolar disorder exists in conjunction with substance dependence and abuse, our providers can offer appropriate therapy and medication to help with both concerns.
If you or someone you love is struggling with bipolar disorder, don’t delay in contacting Modern Mental Health. Call today to request an appointment or use the online tool to schedule.